Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer (21673)

JOB SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer assists with the day-to-day management of the athletics’ sports medicine operation, which requires some night and weekend work. Candidates for the Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer should possess a commitment to Christian higher education, utilize servant leadership style of leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQRUIED DUTIES OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• Prevention and care of athletic injury and illnesses
• Provide coverage at home athletic events, practices, and designated away events
• Evaluation of athletic injuries
• Communication of information between the sports medicine team, coaches, student athletes and parents
• Education and counseling for student athletes regarding their injury/illness
• Maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping.
• Maintain the system of daily records of assessments, treatments, and rehabilitation on all athletes with guaranteed confidentiality according to FERPA, HIPPA, and others that apply.
• Oversee the monitoring and care of the athletics training room, equipment, and inventory housed there.
• Coordinate NAIA Drug Education policies and procedures with staff and student-athletes
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Board of Certification (BOC) certified (Required for exemption)
• Eligible for state of Arizona licensure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Current certification in first aid, CPR, and AED

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Diversity Statement.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does