Assistant Athletic Trainer
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 3, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Department
ATHLETICS
Position Number
GP563A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of this position is to administer first aid, emergency care transportation, treatment, preventative care, and rehabilitation to student-athletes. This position will also provide administration of daily treatments and reconditioning programs in the Mitchum Basketball Practice Facility. Other duties include:
• Arranging weekend treatments on injured student-athletes during season.
• Coverage of daily practices and weekend home games for assigned sports and assist where needed in other sports.
• Providing daily preventative and pre-injury taping and wrapping techniques for student-athletes.
• Supervision and performance of emergency first aid techniques and transportation needs for all injured, Supervise follow-ups on any conditions found for all student-athletes with regard to yearly intercollegiate physical examinations and assist where needed in other sports, Supervise and clinically instruct graduate athletic trainers/student volunteers/interns on the field, in the athletic training room and in the performance of athletic training room duties.
• Perform emergency first aid techniques and transportation for student athletes and assist where needed in other sports, Perform pre/post-game and pre/post-practice athletic training field setup.
• Counsel injured /sick student-athletes, talk to parents as needed and assist where needed in other sports.
• Administration and review of yearly intercollegiate athletic physical examinations student-athletes and assist where needed in other sports.
• Travel with assigned teams to away events.
• Communicate via daily updates to the coaching staff regarding student-athlete injury or illness status, practice status, injury prevention methods, conditioning routines, or nutritional concerns.
• Meet visiting school's athletic trainer to arrange for the athletic training needs: treatments, modalities, water, ice at practice, physician appointments, taping needs, etc.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date injury records, daily treatment records and other athletic training room forms and assist where needed in other sports.
• Responsible for insurance claim process on injured student-athletes.
• Make medical appointments/tests for student-athletes and follow up on results of evaluations/tests by medical providers.
• Maintain good relations with area medical personnel.
• Assist in the administration of Athletic Department drug testing program, Assist in CPR/AED/First Aid recertification for athletic department coaches and staff, Assist with pre and post-practice/event treatments.
• Provide consultation on injuries to people from the University and surrounding community.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in the area of athletic training. NATA certified athletic trainer.
Job Open Date
05/02/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Application Review Date
05/17/2024
Job Close Date
05/10/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
Old Dominion University does not discriminate in admissions, treatment, employment or access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, family medical and genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Department
ATHLETICS
Position Number
GP563A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of this position is to administer first aid, emergency care transportation, treatment, preventative care, and rehabilitation to student-athletes. This position will also provide administration of daily treatments and reconditioning programs in the Mitchum Basketball Practice Facility. Other duties include:
• Arranging weekend treatments on injured student-athletes during season.
• Coverage of daily practices and weekend home games for assigned sports and assist where needed in other sports.
• Providing daily preventative and pre-injury taping and wrapping techniques for student-athletes.
• Supervision and performance of emergency first aid techniques and transportation needs for all injured, Supervise follow-ups on any conditions found for all student-athletes with regard to yearly intercollegiate physical examinations and assist where needed in other sports, Supervise and clinically instruct graduate athletic trainers/student volunteers/interns on the field, in the athletic training room and in the performance of athletic training room duties.
• Perform emergency first aid techniques and transportation for student athletes and assist where needed in other sports, Perform pre/post-game and pre/post-practice athletic training field setup.
• Counsel injured /sick student-athletes, talk to parents as needed and assist where needed in other sports.
• Administration and review of yearly intercollegiate athletic physical examinations student-athletes and assist where needed in other sports.
• Travel with assigned teams to away events.
• Communicate via daily updates to the coaching staff regarding student-athlete injury or illness status, practice status, injury prevention methods, conditioning routines, or nutritional concerns.
• Meet visiting school's athletic trainer to arrange for the athletic training needs: treatments, modalities, water, ice at practice, physician appointments, taping needs, etc.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date injury records, daily treatment records and other athletic training room forms and assist where needed in other sports.
• Responsible for insurance claim process on injured student-athletes.
• Make medical appointments/tests for student-athletes and follow up on results of evaluations/tests by medical providers.
• Maintain good relations with area medical personnel.
• Assist in the administration of Athletic Department drug testing program, Assist in CPR/AED/First Aid recertification for athletic department coaches and staff, Assist with pre and post-practice/event treatments.
• Provide consultation on injuries to people from the University and surrounding community.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in the area of athletic training. NATA certified athletic trainer.
- Eligible for VATA licensed athletic trainer. CPR/AED certified.
- Allied health skills dealing with care and prevention of injuries/conditions occurring to student-athletes.
- Ability to provide proper rehabilitation techniques in dealing with athletic injuries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Considerable experience in the field of sports medicine/athletic training.
- Athletic training experience with Women's Basketball at the Division I Level.
Job Open Date
05/02/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Application Review Date
05/17/2024
Job Close Date
05/10/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
Old Dominion University does not discriminate in admissions, treatment, employment or access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, family medical and genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Contact Information for Professional References
- Other Document
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
