Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is primarily responsible for assisting the head athletic trainer in the management of the sports medicine department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with the direction and coordination of all coverage and services of the athletic training room, assisting with the management of student-athlete medical care, assisting with insurance procedures, and rehabilitation of student-athletes. The athletic training staff will work within the guidelines set forth by the NATA, NCAA and the State of Connecticut to ensure the health and welfare of the University of Bridgeport intercollegiate student athletes.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with the day to day operations of the athletic training room.
• Evaluation/treatment of injury/illness to intercollegiate student-athletes; Design and modify appropriate individual rehab of post-surgical/post-injury conditions
• Provide emergency medical coverage during athletic events/practices/travel for teams; Refer ill/injured athletes to health services/team physicians/consultants regarding injuries/illnesses/care;
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.
• Administration of Department athletic injury accident insurance policy; maintain medical/administrative records
• Clinical supervision for affiliated curriculum athletic training education program
• Communicate effectively with coaches/student athletes on injury status/playing limitations/counseling/recover/health conditions/etc.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• NATABOC certification and eligibility for a Connecticut State License required;
• First aid, CPR, AED certification required;
• Ability to supervise student athletic trainers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelors and Masters degree required
• NATABOC certification and eligibility for a Connecticut State License required
• Ability to travel work evenings, and weekends as needed.
• First aid, CPR, AED certification required;

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle
• NATABOC Certification

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work Environment:

Outdoor Weather Conditions - X

Work with fumes or airborne particles - X

Work near moving mechanical parts - X

Risk of electrical shock - X

Vibration - X

Physical Activity:

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Standing - X

Walking - X

Sitting - X

Talking & Hearing - X

Using hands/fingers to handle/feel - X

Climbing or balancing - X

Bending, pulling, pushing - X

Driving - X

Lifting Requirements:

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds - X

Up to 25 pounds - X

Up to 50 pounds - X

Up to 75 pounds - X

Up to 100 pounds - X

Over 100 pounds - X

Vision Requirements:

X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)

The University of Bridgeport provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.