What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Eastern CT State University?
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: ATHLETIC TRAINER
POSITION TITLE: ATHLETIC TRAINER
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Athletic Trainer position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Director or designee, the Athletic Trainer assumes responsibility for all
training responsibilities related to Intercollegiate Athletics including the training of student interns and other related personnel. Responsibilities include:
I. Provide athletic training services, to include screening injury evaluation, treatment, and preventive measures, to Eastern students involved in Intercollegiate Athletics.
2. Provide injury evaluation, initial treatment, and medical referral as necessary to visiting teams involved in ECSU intercollegiate athletic events and to individuals injured while using ECSU facilities.
3. Provide training advice to Eastern students, faculty and staff upon request.
4. Provide recruitment, training, and supervision of student trainers and other related personnel.
5. Assist in establishing and enforcing training room policies and procedures.
6. Provide therapy and rehabilitation for injured athletes and informing coaches of the playing status of injured players.
7. Assist coaches (when requested) in prescribing conditioning and training programs for athletes.
8. Assist in maintaining lines of communication with support services (hospital, physicians, University Health Center) as needed.
9. Refer athletes, when necessary, to proper support services through the University Health Center.
I 5. Assist with the Athletic Program's Drug and Alcohol Testing and Education Program.training responsibilities related to Intercollegiate Athletics including the training of student interns and other related personnel. Responsibilities include:
I. Provide athletic training services, to include screening injury evaluation, treatment, and preventive measures, to Eastern students involved in Intercollegiate Athletics.
2. Provide injury evaluation, initial treatment, and medical referral as necessary to visiting teams involved in ECSU intercollegiate athletic events and to individuals injured while using ECSU facilities.
3. Provide training advice to Eastern students, faculty and staff upon request.
4. Provide recruitment, training, and supervision of student trainers and other related personnel.
5. Assist in establishing and enforcing training room policies and procedures.
6. Provide therapy and rehabilitation for injured athletes and informing coaches of the playing status of injured players.
7. Assist coaches (when requested) in prescribing conditioning and training programs for athletes.
8. Assist in maintaining lines of communication with support services (hospital, physicians, University Health Center) as needed.
9. Refer athletes, when necessary, to proper support services through the University Health Center.
I 0. Assist in maintaining inventory of training supplies and insuring efficient and appropriate budgeting and ordering of supplies.
11. Provide information to athletes and coaches regarding medical insurance coverage and coordinating insurance claims with the University Health Center.
12. Assist in maintaining records and files of all rep011able injuries and treatments.
13. Assist in establishing and evaluating training policies and insuring the completion of physical examinations for all athletes.
14. Provide athletic training coverage at practices and games in as thorough a manner as is practical.
11. Provide information to athletes and coaches regarding medical insurance coverage and coordinating insurance claims with the University Health Center.
12. Assist in maintaining records and files of all rep011able injuries and treatments.
13. Assist in establishing and evaluating training policies and insuring the completion of physical examinations for all athletes.
14. Provide athletic training coverage at practices and games in as thorough a manner as is practical.
16. Perfom1 other duties and responsibilities in addition to those enumerated above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
NATABOC Certified athletic trainer with a minimum of five years of experience, master's degree in appropriate field, experience in teaching related courses at the collegiate level, experience
in clinical rehabilitation, computer skills, and CPR/AED instructor ce11ification all required.
TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants please upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references to JazzHR. Applications submitted by February 4, 2025, will receive highest consideration.
Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu.
