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Bridgewater State University Staff Assistant, Athletic Trainer in Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Staff Assistant, Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine - Full-Time, 12-Month, APA Exempt Position Summary SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Sports Performance, receives direction from designated Team Physician and Director of Athletics. SUPERVISON EXERCISED: Supervises subordinate professional personnel assigned to area, as well as athletic training students in accordance with Athletic Training Education Programs and the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Department This is an exempt, APA unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement. Position Type: APA Professional CORE DUTIES: * Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Sports Performance in the supervision, prevention, care, management, and disposition of injuries and illnesses sustained by all varsity student-athletes regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity. * Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance with year-round program development, and advancement. * Recognize and supervise the prevention, care, management of injuries and illnesses to a diverse community of student-athletes, including the coverage of team practices and contests. * Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance in the management of the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine facilities, including upholding established policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. * Exercises the supervision of the student-athletes, athletic training students, field work students and athletic training hourly staff members as appropriate. * Maintains appropriate documentation of all injuries and illnesses to student-athletes. * Maintains current knowledge and skills of standards of practice in the field of Athletic Training/Sports Medicine as established by the NATA, NCAA, and other appropriate, recognized organizations. * Advise in the purchasing, proper use, and proper fit of protective equipment. * Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance in budget preparation, as well as inventory and supply management. * Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance with Medical Clearance that is initiated during July and continues year-round. * Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance in implementation and maintenance of the electronic medical record and injury tracking program. * Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance in annual review and updates of sports medicine policies and procedures, including staff and student education. * Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Performance in the hiring and supervising work study students for the Sports Medicine department. * Develop learning opportunities for students and staff regarding current topics in Sports Medicine and Performance. * Collaborates with and advises Sports Performance staff regarding sports specific programming including modifications for injury trends with teams and specific student athletes. * Year-round continuing education unit acquisition and professional development for the maintenance of professional certifications. * Manage social media with relevant topics in sports medicine, performance, and sports medicine programming year-round. Please click the link to read the full job description: https://jobs.bridgew.edu/postings/25047