Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer Certified (ATC) - Football
Villanova University
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All duties must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA regulations. Duties and Responsibilities: Direct Care and Rehabilitation: Design, implement, and monitor treatment and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes dealing with time-loss injuries. Maintain electronic medical documentation for all student-athletes on a daily basis.
Coordination and Liaison: Assist in coordinating and overseeing the provision of healthcare services to student-athletes, primarily within the football program. Serve as a liaison between the Sports Medicine staff and the Strength & Conditioning staff regarding rehabilitation programs. Manage external accounts, including pharmacy and physical therapy, and liaise with medical practices associated with student-athlete care.
Administrative and Support: Assist in the daily operations and upkeep of the athletic training facility. Undertake additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and/or the Head Football Athletic Trainer. Minimum Qualifications: Formal Education Bachelor’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or a related field. Current BOC certification. Pennsylvania Athletic Training Class A Certification required by the start date. Current CPR/AED Certification for the Professional Rescuer.
Work Experience3-5 years of progressive athletic training experience, including preventive, evaluative, and rehabilitative skills.
Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills) Excellent verbal and written skill Ability to interact with a diverse department, coaching staffs, and university constituencies. Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner
Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area) Proficiency in health care insurance issues and drug testing protocols. Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Applicable Systems in order to track injury and treatment records of the student-athletes.
Equipment KnowledgeFamiliarity with therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative equipment.
Preferred Qualifications: Formal Education Master’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or related field preferred. Work Experience Experience in a collegiate Division I, II, or III program. Experience in post-surgical rehabilitation. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Some weekend travel is expected. Hours also include nights and weekends to support games, practices, and treatments. Must be physically fit to lift equipment, ability to lift student-athletes, heavy manipulation of athlete’s bodies for physical conditioning and physical therapy. Special Message to Applicants: EEO Statement Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Posting Date: 04/12/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience. Job Classification: exempt Supplemental Questions
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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20240556T Position Title: Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer Certified (ATC) - Football Position Type: Temp/Intern Location: Villanova, PA Work Schedule: temporary Approximate Number of Hours per Week Department: 733-Athletics - Training Room Position Summary: Under the license of the Team Physician, the Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer will provide essential support to the Director of Sports Medicine and the Head Football Athletic Trainer for approximately a three-month period (August through October). This position primarily focuses on delivering healthcare services to varsity student-athletes, with a primary emphasis on the football program. The Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer will collaborate closely with the Strength & Conditioning Staff and other relevant stakeholders.All duties must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA regulations. Duties and Responsibilities: Direct Care and Rehabilitation: Design, implement, and monitor treatment and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes dealing with time-loss injuries. Maintain electronic medical documentation for all student-athletes on a daily basis.
Coordination and Liaison: Assist in coordinating and overseeing the provision of healthcare services to student-athletes, primarily within the football program. Serve as a liaison between the Sports Medicine staff and the Strength & Conditioning staff regarding rehabilitation programs. Manage external accounts, including pharmacy and physical therapy, and liaise with medical practices associated with student-athlete care.
Administrative and Support: Assist in the daily operations and upkeep of the athletic training facility. Undertake additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and/or the Head Football Athletic Trainer. Minimum Qualifications: Formal Education Bachelor’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or a related field. Current BOC certification. Pennsylvania Athletic Training Class A Certification required by the start date. Current CPR/AED Certification for the Professional Rescuer.
Work Experience3-5 years of progressive athletic training experience, including preventive, evaluative, and rehabilitative skills.
Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills) Excellent verbal and written skill Ability to interact with a diverse department, coaching staffs, and university constituencies. Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner
Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area) Proficiency in health care insurance issues and drug testing protocols. Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Applicable Systems in order to track injury and treatment records of the student-athletes.
Equipment KnowledgeFamiliarity with therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative equipment.
Preferred Qualifications: Formal Education Master’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or related field preferred. Work Experience Experience in a collegiate Division I, II, or III program. Experience in post-surgical rehabilitation. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Some weekend travel is expected. Hours also include nights and weekends to support games, practices, and treatments. Must be physically fit to lift equipment, ability to lift student-athletes, heavy manipulation of athlete’s bodies for physical conditioning and physical therapy. Special Message to Applicants: EEO Statement Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Posting Date: 04/12/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience. Job Classification: exempt Supplemental Questions
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* An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N Yes No * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N Yes No Documents needed to complete your application: Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Resume / Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents
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