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Virginia Commonwealth University is hiring: Hourly Athletic Trainer in Richmond

Virginia Commonwealth University is hiring: Hourly Athletic Trainer in Richmond

virginia commonwealth universityNew Richmond, WV

yesterday

$30/hour

Athletic TrainersRecreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryFitness and Wellness Coordinators
Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsFitness and Recreational Sports CentersSports and Recreation Instruction
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Duties & Responsibilities: VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITYDIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRSRECREATION & WELL-BEINGSPORT CLUBSHOURLY ATHLETIC TRAINERThe hourly Athletic Trainer for the Recreation & Well-Being Department (RecWell) provides evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for student participants in the sport club program, which encompasses approximately 27 clubs and 1,200 participants annually. This position will be primarily responsible for providing athletic training services and coverage to designated high-impact sport club home events. There will also be some available evening shifts in the athletic training clinic from 5:30pm-8:30pm throughout the week. This position will report directly to the Athletic Training Coordinator.
Pay rate: $30/hour
Position:
  • This position is hourly, not exceeding 20 hours per week. Hours will be determined based on event coverage needs for the week. The start date for this position is immediate.
  • Specific Responsibilities Include
  • Program Management (75%)Assist in providing athletic training services for the sport club program, including providing on-site supervision and care for “high-risk” club practices and home events and providing weekly office hours for scheduled or drop-in appointments for sport club participants
  • Assist with determining (with physician’s consultation) sport club participant’s ability to return to play; develop and maintain communication with sport club coaches and/or club officers
  • Assisting with coordinating all medical referrals for advanced diagnostics, concussion treatment, and other serious injuries requiring advanced medical care
  • Maintain and manage records of sport club participants evaluated
  • Communicate frequently with the Athletic Training Coordinator to review and discuss club practice and competition schedules to ensure adequate coverage
  • Assist in administering baseline concussion testing to those participating on high-impact sport club teams
  • Risk Management (10%)Hold evening clinic hours for drop-in appointments
  • Assist in injury prevention strategies to lower the risk of sport-related injuries throughout the season
  • General Administration (15%)Maintain professional skill sets and certifications as appropriate for job responsibilities and as a campus recreation professional
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits: This position will receive a complimentary Cary Street Gym membership.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • National certification through the NATA BOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification)
  • Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure or ability to obtain prior to start date
  • First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a University and Academic member at VCUKnowledge of best practices and standards in collegiate recreation
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends
  • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.Preferred Qualifications
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All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. FLSA Exemption Status:{sOther8}Hours per Week:{sOther9}Restricted Position: NoORP Eligible:{GenericListType_orpeligibility}Flexible Work Arrangement:{GenericListType_alternate}University Job Title:{GenericListType_JobCodes}Contact Information
Contact Name: Erica Zemites
Contact Email: zemiteseh@vcu.edu

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Mid

Salary

$30/hour

Location

New Richmond, WV

Occupation

Athletic Trainers

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Posted

yesterday

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