Assistant Athletic Trainer

Under the general direction of the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, the administration of the Shimano Training Room, the management of all NCAA and college policies related to sports medicine, insurance, and wellness education. This position will work August 1 – May 31.

Essential Duties include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

Sports Medicine:

• Assessment, Treatment, & Referral of Athletic Injuries
• Provide on field assessment and management of injuries during practices, home events, and occasional away contests.
• Administer and supervise the daily treatments and rehabilitation to injured student-athletes.
• Insure proper medical referrals to the Frederick Memorial Hospital, Wellness Center, and other health care providers.
• Maintain accurate medical records of all student-athletes including records for athletic related injuries/illness for varsity student-athletes and approved club sport participants.
• Determine level of participation for injured student-athletes and communicate with coaches regarding their injured students.
• Facilitate relationships with local physicians and physical therapists for services for student-athletes.
• Provide appropriate communication to other campus departments (Campus Safety, Dean of Students, Residence Life, etc.).
• Provide appropriate communication to coaches, parents, insurance providers, and the NCAA in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Verify student insurance, consent forms, emergency contacts and medical history in a timely manner.
• Evaluate injury data for factors that would reduce the rate or severity of injury.
• Update the department emergency action plan annually. Train the sports medicine staff to respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Maintain records and procedures for AED housed in Shimano Training Room.
• Facilitate Education Programs
• Provide health related programming for student-athletes and the college community related to fitness, nutrition, alcohol and drug use, sexuality, and hazing.
• Work in conjunction with the NCAA and other college administrators for grants and programming.
• Act as a resource for student-athletes and other community members for health-related information.
• Attend regional conferences related to wellness.
• Assist in cleanliness of athletic training room (washing water jugs, heat pads, tables, etc.)
• Ensure water, Gatorade and supplies are prepared for training and games.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least two years of experience as a certified athletic trainer at the college level or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Flexible work hours

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

• Master’s degree in athletic training, exercise science, kinesiology, or related field
• Ability to educate student-athletes on wellness, nutrition, injury prevention, and recovery strategies
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and sports medicine software platforms
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations
• Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical judgment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a sports medicine and athletics team environment

Technology Skills

Strong computer proficiency in internet applications, SportsWare, Google System and Office Suite Productivity products (such as Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint); and ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret medical documents and NCAA guidelines. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to res