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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20244102S Position Title: Assistant or Associate Athletics Trainer (WBB) Position Type: Staff Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 733-Athletics - Training Room Position Summary: The Assistant or Associate Athletics Trainer, under the license of our Team Physician, will assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine in all activities related to the delivery of health care to our varsity student-athletes in assigned sports (primary assignment will be women's basketball) which includes working cooperatively and in conjunction with the Strength Conditioning Staff.
Design, implement and supervise appropriate treatment and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes, by maximizing and individualizing integrated training programs to achieve desired outcomes.
All duties must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA regulations.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order.
Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission .
The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the coordination and supervision of Villanova's Division I varsity athletic programs (as assigned; including, but not limited to primary sport(s) assignments).
Responsible for all phases of student-athlete healthcareAssist the Assistant AD, Sports Medicine with duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, supervisory day-to-day operations of the sports medicine facilities, the implementation of the Athletics Department drug testing program, hiring and recruitment of Sports Medicine Department personnel, departmental budget oversight, drafting and implementing policies and procedures.Design and implement treatment and rehab programs for time-loss and post-surgical rehab cases.Serve as a liaison between Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, and Physical Therapy staff regarding rehabilitation programs.Serve as liaison with the Student Health Center and outside medical practices associated with the care of varsity student-athletes.Responsible for daily electronic medical documentation for all student-athletes.Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Medicine.
Minimum Qualifications: Formal Education: Bachelor's Degree (Assistant Athletic Trainer) to Master's Degree (Associate Athletics Trainer) in sports medicine/athletic training or related field; current NATA certification; Pennsylvania Athletic Training Class A Certification required.
Current CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification.
Specific Job Knowledge: Extensive clinical athletic training experience including: preventive, evaluative, and rehabilitative skills.Must have knowledge of health care insurance issues and drug testing protocols.
Minimum Work Experience: Two years+ (Assistant Athletic Trainer) to five years+ (Associate Athletics Trainer) of progressive athletic training experience.Must have extensive experience with post-surgical rehabilitation.
Work Skills: Ability to create and maintain medical documentation records, including S.O.A.P.
notes, daily rehab updates, and injury reports and proficiency with personal computer applications necessary.Excellent communication skills.Ability to demonstrate and instruct during rehab and functional training protocols.
Equipment Knowledge: Ability to utilize therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative equipment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with women's basketball Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Working Conditions: Considerable time spent outside in various weather conditionsTravel requiredSignificant night and weekend hoursMust be physically fit to lift equipment, ability to lift student-athletes, heavy manipulation of athlete's bodies for physical conditioning and physical therapy.
Special Message to Applicants: Posting Date: 07/17/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience Salary Band: I Job Classification: exempt References Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed 3 Maximum Number of References Needed 3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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(Open Ended Question) * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as:• Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete's parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete's coach; and• Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete's athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU.Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following:• Parents/Legal Guardians• Coaches (high school, college, club)• Personal/Skills Trainers• Relatives• Strength Coach• AdvisorsConsistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any:• Basketball (men's or women's) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches?
Y NYesNo * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as:• Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete's parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete's coach; and• Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete's athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU.Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following:• Parents/Legal Guardians• Coaches (high school, college, club)• Personal/Skills Trainers• Relatives• Strength Coach• AdvisorsConsistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any:• Current VU basketball (men's or women's) student-athletes?
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