Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer
Job Description
Requisition Number
24A116024
Position Title
Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer
Position Description
Rider University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) invites applications for a Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer. This position works under the direct supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer to ensure the health and welfare of the student-athletes competing in the Universitys NCAA Division I athletic program. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for preventing, evaluating, managing, and rehabilitating injuries and illnesses within the Universitys comprehensive sports medicine program. Specific team assignments will be made to identify areas of primary coverage and travel responsibilities, but the individual will be expected to work with student-athletes from all sports and provide coverage to all programs when necessary. The individual is expected to work autonomously with their assigned primary sport within the context of the overall sports medicine program.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assist with initiative for the prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Provide emergency care as indicated.
• Evaluation of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Rehabilitations of athletic injuries.
• Provide education to the student-athletes and coaches
• Athletic training administrative duties including securing insurance referrals, authorizations, and scheduling of appointments.
• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions.
• Complete appropriate medical documentation.
• Work closely with team physicians and other allied healthcare professionals to deliver appropriate care to the student-athletes.
• Team travel is required.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assist with initiative for the prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Provide emergency care as indicated.
• Evaluation of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Rehabilitations of athletic injuries.
• Provide education to the student-athletes and coaches
• Athletic training administrative duties including securing insurance referrals, authorizations, and scheduling of appointments.
• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions.
• Complete appropriate medical documentation.
• Work closely with team physicians and other allied healthcare professionals to deliver appropriate care to the student-athletes.
• Team travel is required.
Position Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in the appropriate area of specialization.
- Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (BOC).
- New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners Athletic Training License or eligible.
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification.
- Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
About Rider University
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.
Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.
Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Reviews Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.
Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.
Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Reviews Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
Location
Lawrenceville, NJ
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?
Yes
If yes, # of pounds.
25 - 50 pounds
Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing?
Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs?
Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching?
Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require bending?
Yes
Divisional Unit
Athletics
Department
Athletic Training
Position Type
Part-Time
Employment Group
AAUP
Work-Year
Other
Open Date
04/29/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.
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