Assistant Athletic Trainer

Description

Assistant Athletic Trainer

JOB TITLE: Assistant Athletic Trainer 

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

SUPERVISOR: Head Athletic Trainer

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Tiffin University seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time, 12-month contract renewable annually. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be integral to a nine-person sports medicine team caring for all our twenty-five varsity athletic programs sponsored by Tiffin University.  Tiffin University is a proud member of NCAA Division II and the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be serving as the primary medical care provider for injuries sustained by Tiffin University student-athletes and other responsibilities as assigned by the head athletic trainer. Provide quality comprehensive health care through prevention, evaluation, and treatment of injury or illness, and act as a therapist to rehabilitate injuries sustained through participation in intercollegiate athletics at Tiffin University. Promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies, and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the GMAC, and the NCAA.

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Evaluation of athletic injuries.
• Treatment of athletic injuries.
• Operation therapeutic modalities.
• Fitting of protective devices and braces.
• Oversee the daily operation of the athletic training room.
• Complete and submit insurance claims to secondary athletic insurance company.
• Providing counseling and education to student-athletes.
• Athletic training administrative duties as assigned.
• Assist with coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions.
• Scheduling or work-study students for coverage.
• Supervision, education, and recruitment of student athletic trainers.
• Recordkeeping and documentation.
• Work with physicians and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student-athletes.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

Education:

• A bachelor's degree from a CAATE-accredited institution is required.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Certification/License:

• Must be certified (or eligible to take the exam and/or actively attempting to pass the exam) by the NATABOC.
• Licensure to practice athletic training from the state of Ohio Board of OTPTAT.  Failure to pass the BOC exam and become licensed by the Ohio Board of OTPTAT will result in a continual effort to fill the position.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification are also required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 0-2 years of successful athletic training experience;

Other:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A record of integrity and leadership.
• A willingness to advance the goals of the Tiffin University Department of Athletics.  

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence:  Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

We are strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have worked with diverse faculty, staff, and students and can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working, and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race, religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. 

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer