Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer Job Type: Full-Time Position Overview: The Fairfield University Athletics Department is currently inviting applications for an Assistant Athletic Trainer Position. The ideal candidate will assist in providing comprehensive athletic training services to our athletes, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of sports medicine, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Injury Prevention and Management: Assist in the development and implementation of injury prevention programs and protocols. Provide first aid, injury evaluation, and emergency care as needed. Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate and diagnose athletic injuries and conditions. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises and modalities.

Rehabilitation

• Monitor and support athletes through their rehabilitation process, ensuring effective recovery and safe return to play.
• Record
• Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of athlete injuries, treatments, and progress. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration

• Work closely with coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and support athlete performance and health.
• Education and
• Guidance: Educate athletes on injury prevention, proper techniques, and overall wellness. Provide guidance on equipment use and conditioning programs.
• Administrative
• Duties: Assist with scheduling, managing inventory of supplies and equipment, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training. Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) is required. 2 years experience as an Athletic Trainer in intercollegiate athletics. Current CPR/ AED Certification required. Strong knowledge of sports medicine, injury assessment, and rehabilitation techniques. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Other Requirements: Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Must be able to lift and carry equipment, and stand or move for extended periods.

Category

• Athletics - Admin Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. *Disclaimer The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.
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