Athletic Trainer/Associate Director

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide high quality athletic health care to specific programs, including: prevention, evaluation, treatment, student-athlete education, and short & long term rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Assess risk of injury; perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
• Maintain electronic documentation of all patient encounters.
• Provide athletic training coverage for practices and home and away contests for assigned teams.
• Coordinate care with Athletics Performance 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.
• Routinely communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field and three 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.
• Ability to operate independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to promoting inclusive excellence and the university’s mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrate discretion and professional judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Current Certifications and Licensures
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association membership and be Board of Certification.
• Adult CPR, AED and First Aid for the healthcare provider/professional rescuer.
• Washington State Athletic Trainer License (must obtain within 3 months of start date).