Part-Time Athletic Trainer

Position Type
Staff

Employee Group
Staff

Time Status
Part-Time

Time Category
Limited Hour (< 1000 hours)

Annual Hours
400

# of Months
10

Hours Per Week
10

Work Dates
August 15 – May 31. On an as needed basis

Campus
Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Description

Position Summary
This position provides comprehensive athletic training care for the athletic training services program, athletics, and student athletes.

Education Required
Bachelor’s degree and BOC certification in athletic training. PA certification/licensing requirements must be met.

Education Preferred
Masters degree

Experience Required
Experience in athletic training

Experience Preferred

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and human relations skills
• Ability to provide comprehensive athletic training skills/services
• Demonstrates commitment to the job and strong work ethic
• Ability to work cooperatively with the medical staff and students
• Demonstrates commitment to professional development, ethics, and continued learning
• Possesses understanding and interest in the Christian environment and education related to the liberal arts and applied sciences
• Remains up to date with the athletic training profession and related fields.

Special Working Conditions
Regular evening and weekend hours are required.

Driving Requirements
N/A

Essential Employee
N/A

Primary Duties
1. Provide athletic training services for intercollegiate athletes under the direction of licensed physicians, podiatrists or dentists. Recognize, evaluate and diagnose athletic injuries/illnesses in order to refer to medical professionals/services, and to provide immediate or follow-up care.
2. Provide injury/illness prevention and risk management services for athletes. Provide treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning programs in consultation with coaches and athletes.
3. Provide athletic training administrative responsibilities (student work study supervision, supplies/equipment inventory, facility maintenance, and medical record keeping). Maintain national and state athletic training certification(s) and related professional development requirements.
4. Provide clinical instruction and supervision of athletic training students in the accredited athletic training program and support the academic pursuits of student-athletes.
5. Provide consultation to the athlete and coach regarding injury status, clearance and the ability to perform.
6. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties
1. Other duties as assigned

Supervises: # of Administrative
0

Supervises: # of Staff
0

Supervises: # of Student
0

Posting Date
03/23/2022

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Deadline

Diversity
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that enables educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and cultural intelligence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their position.

Job Type: Part-time