Head Athletic Trainer
Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI, United States
WORK SCHEDULE:
Ten-month full-time position beginning the first day of fall practices, approximately August 1, through the end of May. Non-standard, 35 hours per week. The Head Athletic Trainer will work in accordance with a weekly schedule to be determined by the Director of Athletics, Recreation and Wellness (or similar). Weekly schedules will vary according to the athletic season. Requires flexible hours to work most nights and weekends for practices and games. Frequent travel to each campus is required. Renewal will be evaluated annually in accordance with the funding and needs of CCRI.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Head Athletic Trainer will assist the Department of Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness with injury prevention, evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of a multi-campus, comprehensive, intercollegiate athletic program and other departmental programs. The role includes providing Athletic Training coverage and set up for both games and practices. The Head Athletic trainer will be a team member within the Department of Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness that serves the holistic needs of both our student-athletes and the general student body.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:
Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college
Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment
Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences
Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment
Athletic Training Duties:
Leads injury prevention, evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of participants of all varsity sports
Provide medical coverage for practices and competitions as deemed necessary by the Director of Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (or similar)
Document injuries, therapy, referrals, and other pertinent interactions
Provide communication between the per diem athletic trainer(s), student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and administrators
Assists with preseason screening of potential student-athletes for tryouts
Assists with the operation of CCRI’s Athletic Training Room
Assists with player eligibility and obtain required forms to participate for each student-athlete
Assist with insurance claims for student-athletes
Provide sport-specific strength training opportunities for student-athletes
Administrative:
Assist with the coordination of athletics, recreation, and wellness programming and events
Provide building supervision, including participating in the selection, training, and scheduling of per diem athletic trainer(s) and student game day workers
Comply with OSHA regulations that pertain to blood-borne pathogens
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (or similar)
Assist in department-related administrative duties
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field
Certified with the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification
Rhode Island Athletic Training License (to be obtained before the date of hire)
CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or similar) as required by the National Athletic Trainers Board of Certification
Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse populations effectively
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated experience
Master's degree
Strong interpersonal skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to College policies and procedures, as well as Region and NJCAA rules and regulations.
The candidate should possess quality clinical skills and knowledge and a solid ability to work autonomously within department guidelines
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable tosponsoror take over sponsorship of any employmentvisa including student visas.
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Ten-month full-time position beginning the first day of fall practices, approximately August 1, through the end of May. Non-standard, 35 hours per week. The Head Athletic Trainer will work in accordance with a weekly schedule to be determined by the Director of Athletics, Recreation and Wellness (or similar). Weekly schedules will vary according to the athletic season. Requires flexible hours to work most nights and weekends for practices and games. Frequent travel to each campus is required. Renewal will be evaluated annually in accordance with the funding and needs of CCRI.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Head Athletic Trainer will assist the Department of Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness with injury prevention, evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of a multi-campus, comprehensive, intercollegiate athletic program and other departmental programs. The role includes providing Athletic Training coverage and set up for both games and practices. The Head Athletic trainer will be a team member within the Department of Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness that serves the holistic needs of both our student-athletes and the general student body.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:
Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college
Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment
Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences
Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment
Athletic Training Duties:
Leads injury prevention, evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of participants of all varsity sports
Provide medical coverage for practices and competitions as deemed necessary by the Director of Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (or similar)
Document injuries, therapy, referrals, and other pertinent interactions
Provide communication between the per diem athletic trainer(s), student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and administrators
Assists with preseason screening of potential student-athletes for tryouts
Assists with the operation of CCRI’s Athletic Training Room
Assists with player eligibility and obtain required forms to participate for each student-athlete
Assist with insurance claims for student-athletes
Provide sport-specific strength training opportunities for student-athletes
Administrative:
Assist with the coordination of athletics, recreation, and wellness programming and events
Provide building supervision, including participating in the selection, training, and scheduling of per diem athletic trainer(s) and student game day workers
Comply with OSHA regulations that pertain to blood-borne pathogens
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (or similar)
Assist in department-related administrative duties
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field
Certified with the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification
Rhode Island Athletic Training License (to be obtained before the date of hire)
CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or similar) as required by the National Athletic Trainers Board of Certification
Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse populations effectively
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated experience
Master's degree
Strong interpersonal skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to College policies and procedures, as well as Region and NJCAA rules and regulations.
The candidate should possess quality clinical skills and knowledge and a solid ability to work autonomously within department guidelines
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable tosponsoror take over sponsorship of any employmentvisa including student visas.
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