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Daemen University

Assistant Athletic Trainer (10 Months)

11 days ago

Buffalo

Job Description Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world. The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities. Purpose of Role Under the supervision of the Asst AD for Sports Medicine & Performance provide athletic training services as part of the sports medicine team to the Daemen intercollegiate athletic teams and or club sports (as needed) under the direction of and collaboration with the designated Team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. About This Opportunity Joining our Athletics team, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible for the following: Specific Tasks/Duties performed: • Provide athletic training services for the University's Division of Athletics, included but not limited to: prevention, recognition, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries., • Coordinate with the Asst AD for Sports Medicine & Performance to staff the Athletic Training Facilities and to provide athletic training services, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary., • Requires frequent evening and weekend hours; may also necessitate early morning hours., • Team travel will be required in providing athletic training services at select away intercollegiate contests., • Assist in staffing and the day-to-day operations of the athletic training facilities., • Follow established emergency action plans for the University's athletic facilities as well as off-campus venues., • Follow and assist with enforcement of all policies/procedures as outlined within the Sports Medicine policy/procedure manual, including codes of conduct and rules of use for the athletic training facility and equipment., • Consult with Team Physician(s) for guidance on the treatment of injured student-athletes, and report on their progress., • Maintain accurate medical records on all injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation and physician referrals., • Assist with the responsibility of maintaining the athletic training room file system., • Serve as a liaison for student-athletes between physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, sport coaches, athletes, parents and other health care providers as needed., • Apply a team approach with the Asst AD for Sports Medicine & Performance, strength and conditioning coaches and sport coaches to ensure that student-athletes participate only when physically able and that any physician instructions are understood and followed., • Comply with any and all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the University's regulations; including the completion of University "excess insurance" claims promptly (as needed)., • Assist with the collection, maintenance and privacy of all (new and returning) student-athletes' current contact, emergency contact, health insurance, consent and health-status documents., • Assist with pre-participation exams, as needed, for prospective student-athletes., • Provide for the prevention of athletic injuries through the application of protective tapings, wraps, braces, and equipment, and assist in the design of practices to help reduce the incidence of injury., • Advise coaches and/or strength and conditioning staff of flexibility, strengthening and conditioning programs to help prevent injuries and optimize performance., • Provide immediate care of athletic injuries and refer student-athletes to emergency medical facilities when necessary., • Design and supervise rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries under the direction of the Team Physician(s) or other referring physician., • Assist in budgeting, ordering and inventory of sports medicine supplies., • Educate, counsel and advise athletes on health-related issues, including nutrition and substance abuse., • Assist with conducting institutional and or NCAA drug testing as needed., • Option to serve as a Clinical Preceptor for an Athletic Training Program and supervise athletic training students., • Complies with the organization and administration of an Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens in compliance with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)., • Maintains professional credentials by engaging in professional development and satisfying continuing educational requirements set forth by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers and the New York State Education Department (NYSED)., • Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, and the ECC; understanding that an employee can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA regulations;, • Perform other duties as requested by the Asst AD for Sports Medicine & Performance and/or Athletic Director. Required Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Masters degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health or Human Performance or related field and one (1) year of direct clinical experience as a BOC Athletic Trainer., • -or- Bachelors degree in an appropriate area outlined above and three (3) years of direct clinical experience as a BOC Athletic Trainer., • -or- a candidate with the appropriate degree requirements and less than one (<1) year of direct clinical experience may be considered., • Strong time management, interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills., • Be able to apply a 'team' approach to the delivery of student-athletic health care., • Must be able to work long periods under conditions requiring moderate physical demands., • Tolerate long periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping, walking and lifting., • Requires exposure of outdoor elements and the ability to tolerate extreme weather conditions., • Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and travel with teams when necessary., • Valid driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulation for driving underwriting criteria. Required (Professional) Credentials: • Possess and maintain Athletic Training certification through the Board of Certification (BOC) and the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Online verifications can be conducted at:, • Must comply with NYSED requirements within 90 days of hire., • Adhere to the current BOC Standards of Professional Practice for Athletic Trainers1., • Comply with the current Athletic Training Laws, Rules & Regulations of the New York State Department of Education2., • Current certification in CPR/AED. 1Board of Certification (BOC), Standards of Professional Practice for Athletic Trainers document: . Accessed September 6, 2023 2New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Laws, Rules & Regulations of Athletic Training: Accessed September 6, 2023 Position is full time, 10-month administrative, professional exempt and requires evening and weekend hours and travel. Total Compensation Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes: • Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan., • Dental insurance through the Guardian network., • Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans., • An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%., • Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000., • Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions., • Generous time off for administrative and staff employees. Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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