<p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>This is a full-time, ten (10) month exempt position. This position: accepts the responsibility of assisting the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Sports Medicine in the leadership, vision and supervision of the athletic training department, provides the direction and overall care for student-athletes participating in varsity intercollegiate programs.</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:</p> <ul> <li>A Master's Degree in Athletic Training or closely related field and 1-2 years of athletic training experience, preferably in a college/university setting, preferred, not required </li><li>Additional training in the allied health profession desired </li><li>NATABOC certification and a Massachusetts State License in Athletic Training required </li><li>Additional preferred certifications include CPR/AED and First Aid instructor, and strength and conditioning </li><li>Genuine understanding and commitment of NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics philosophy </li><li>Leadership abilities and proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments in a timely manner </li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong written communication skills </li><li>Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail </li><li>Computer proficiency </li><li>Valid driver's license </li></ul> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Responsibilities include but are not limited to, all aspects of sports medicine, planning, budgeting, directing, supervision and medical coverage of all varsity and club sport programs' practices and games, developing and managing the athletic training room along with therapeutic modalities, acute injury care - prevention of, respond to, evaluation of injuries, monitor rehabilitation progress of student-athletes, etc. </li><li>Ensure compliance with NCAA regulations and NATABOC standards and guidelines </li><li>Maintain NATABOC certification/ licensure with Massachusetts </li><li>Maintain open communication with the college nurse and the doctor/ Public Safety/ town medical personnel/ UMass Memorial Medical Group </li><li>Coordinate contest coverage and where necessary </li><li>Coordinate sport physicals/ medical insurance documentation/ roster follow-through on student clearance </li><li>Understand and implement the college's concussion protocol, including communication with Head Athletic Trainer, and college representatives. Understand ImPact guidelines. </li><li>Assist Head Athletic Trainer with practice and game schedules, and appropriate medical coverage. </li><li>Purchase, maintain and inventory medical equipment and supplies, in conjunction with the Head Athletic Trainer. </li><li>Maintain a zero-dollar line item budget by year-end, in conjunction with the Head Athletic Trainer </li><li>Provide and coordinate sport-specific strength, conditioning and rehabilitation programs to coaches and student-athletes and monitor progression through various stages, implementing protocol changes/ work in conjunction with strength & conditioning staff members </li><li>Maintain treatment documentation and records/ coordinate medical insurance claims </li><li>Develop and implement the use of an Athletic Training Staff manual, including policies and procedures </li><li>Plan, direct, advise, and evaluate Emergency Action Plans (including lightning, cold and heat policies) </li><li>Meet seasonally with coaches to review all Emergency Action Plans and practice/ contest coverage </li><li>Maintain certification for CPR/ AED and First Aid/ maintain records for and certification of athletic department staff in CPR/ AED and First Aid/ coordinate re-certification of athletic department staff </li><li>Maintain Athletics Department AED equipment </li><li>Track, coordinate usage and maintain golf carts in conjunction with the Equipment Manager </li><li>Attend department staff meetings/ institutional functions/ regional and national NATA seminars and conventions </li><li>College Committee or task force involvement/ departmental programming, and special events </li><li>Available for emergency response </li><li>Accept all duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the A.D., administrative staff, and the athletics department </li><li>Report any misconduct occurrences to AD immediately </li></ul> <p>Physical Job Components:</p> <ul> <li>Light to moderate lifting </li><li>Able to communicate orally, in writing, and use office and telecommunication equipment </li><li>Ability to work business and extended hours, including evenings and weekends </li><li>Valid driver's license </li><li>Traveling is expected </li></ul>