Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION: To serve as Head Athletic Trainer to the athletic program working with varsity athletes in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provides services to athletes who are participating on VTSU-Lyndon varsity athletic teams.
- Identify, assess and care for athletic injuries, including referral to physicians and outside medical facilities as appropriate.
- Manage and rehabilitate injuries under a physician's direction as appropriate.
- Coordinate an ongoing injury prevention program through conditioning, safety checks, and formal and informal instruction of athletes in injury prevention.
- Coordinate proper physical screening examinations for all VTSU-Lyndon athletes.
- Consult with coaches when appropriate.
- Maintain appropriate clinical records and prepare reports as required.
- Administer a college-wide program for the prevention and care of athletic injuries.
- Keep up-to-date on current developments in athletic training methods, technology, and trends in athletic education.
- Supervision of Associate Athlete Trainer.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General supervision is received from the Athletic Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in athletic training, sports medicine, physical education, or related/appropriate discipline with masters preferred; plus two years of relevant higher education athletics experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
- National Athletic Trainers Association Certification (NATABOC) for at least two years.
- Strong academic orientation and a sincere interest in the professional preparation of student athletic trainers enrolled in an athletic training education program.
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist eligible.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge:
- Ability to deal effectively with students, college personnel, and others outside of the university.
- Understanding of the educational goals and objectives of Vermont State University including attention to accessibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural setting.
- Awareness of developmental, holistic, and proactive approaches to student success.
Skills:
- Strong and varied technical skills and interest in recreational activities.
- Broad base of knowledge and skills related to athletic facilities, management, coaching, recruiting and other relevant experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience with (or ability to learn) technologies such as SSE, Colleague, Self-Service, Slate, Microsoft products, and Perceptive Content.
- Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Must be a certified Athletic Trainer.
Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to positively influence student skill development, such as communication skills, leadership skills, academic skills, technical skills, non-cognitive or 'soft' skills, and social skills.
- Demonstrated ability to foster student development in the attainment of student success goals, such as academic purpose, sense of belonging/identity, agency, career readiness, civic readiness, access & equity.
- Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes, including attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals within the University and capacity to work as part of a team to collaborate and choose student success.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel as well as external stakeholders in carrying out the various coordination, liaison, and other aspects of the job.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings.
Scheduled Hours Weekly:
37.5
Budgeted Wage for this Position:
$54,000 - $58,000
Exempt Status:
Exempt
Grade:
S12
Job Posting Responsibilities:
Unit Determination:
Professional, Administrative, Technical - VSC United Professionals
Job Tags
Weekend work, Afternoon shift