Athletic Trainer
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Months Per Year: 12
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Model: On-site
Seattle
University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic
universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate,
graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for
defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender,
gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic
class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status,
political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle
University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who
learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Position Description
This
position shares the responsibility of providing quality medical/healthcare for
student athletes reporting to the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic
Trainer.
Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities
- Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems. Assessment, evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be required.
- Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
- Attention to Detail: Athletic trainers should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families. - Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Essential
Job Functions
- Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
Assess risk of injury; perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion. - Electronic documentation of all patient encounters.
- Attend home intercollegiate contests as directed.
- Provide athletic training coverage for away contests as deemed appropriate.
- Coordinate care with Strength and Conditioning staff on injury prevention strategies, training modifications for injury or health and collaboration on performance improvement for holistic and seamless care.
- Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs to each patient.
- Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
- Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
- Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
- Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.
- Responsible
for administrative and other duties as assigned by Director of Sports Medicine.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Athletic Training
or related field and two years of athletic training experience or an
equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to
successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those
listed above.
- Must have National Athletic Trainers’
Association membership and be Board of Certification certified.
- Must hold or be eligible for Washington
State Athletic Trainer License.
- Current certification in adult CPR, AED and First
Aid for the healthcare provider/professional rescuer.
- All candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to the university’s mission, vision, and values. Successful candidates must demonstrate a willingness to support and engage diversity, inclusion and gender equity as a central component of anti-racist athletics participation and Jesuit education of the whole person.
- Must be able to exercise discretion and have sound professional judgement, as well as be able to collaborate with an array of people.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Western Athletic Conference, and other established bodies that govern or oversee intercollegiate athletics. In the event Employee becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that violations of these organizations’ constitutions, bylaws, rules or regulations may have taken place, Employee shall promptly report the same to the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Rules Education at the University.
- Employee shall cooperate fully and completely with any investigation of any alleged violation, whether such investigation is conducted by the University, NCAA or any other duly authorized agency or individual.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strength and conditioning certification (CSCS or SCCC)
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Compensation at a Glance:
Salary Range: $54,000 - $56,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents
its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the
time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be
determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected
candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity
considerations, and available market information, and not based on a
candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement
contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance:
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution
for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution
and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to
a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/