Graduate Assistant

This program is an internship designed for the young Athletic Trainer seeking experience in the Division I sports setting. To assist with the supervision and coordination of the University’s overall sports medicine program, including, but not limited to: injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and athletics related health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, Team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. Program Emphasis Independent care of at least one sport program, with the opportunity to collaboratively care for additional sport programs over the course of the year. Emphasis of this position will be providing sports medicine coverage, including practice coverage as well as home and away game coverage. Working alongside Team physicians on a weekly basis in the athletic training room. Directly observing and interacting with physicians and specialists in their private practice and surgical setting. Fulfillment of administrative responsibilities as assigned by Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health and Wellness and Program Director Central Connecticut State University is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment that complies with policies relating to affirmative action, discrimination, and harassment. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.The University does not discriminate based on race, sex, sexual identify, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, disability, national origin, marital status, or military/veteran status in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment. Must possess certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC). Must possess or be eligible for Athletic Training Licensure in the State of Connecticut #J-18808-Ljbffr Central Connecticut State University