Assistant Athetlic Director of Sports Medicine

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions & Responsibilities - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following.

PRE/POST PRACTICE & COMPETITION PREPARATION

Perform daily pre- and post-practice/competition preparation based on schedules provided by coaching staff in the athletic training room.   This may include, but is not limited to taping, treatment of athletic-related injuries using therapeutic modalities (heat, cold, ultrasound, EMS), providing water and ice for practice/competition.  The Athletic Trainer is responsible for communicating the status of injured student-athletes to his or her coach in addition to any practice modifications/accommodations that may be needed. 

MANAGE REHABILITAION PROGRAMS

The Athletic Trainer will develop and supervise rehabilitation programs for student-athletes with athletic-related injuries in the Athletic Training Room.   Rehabilitation programs will be designed on an individual basis, specific to the injury stage and sport demands of each student athlete.  The Athletic Trainer will monitor each student-athlete’s rehabilitation progress and advance as appropriate, keeping in mind the overall health and well-being of the student-athlete.  

INJURY ASSESSMENT

The Athletic Trainer will be responsible for performing injury evaluations for athletic-related injuries.  The evaluation will be conducted using the HOPS method which includes taking a comprehensive history of the present injury and any related previous injuries, observation and bilateral comparison of injured body part, palpation of the injured area, and any relevant special/stress tests to determine ligament stability, joint range of motion, and muscle strength.  Based on the information gathered during the evaluation, the Athletic Trainer will then make an injury assessment and determine whether physician referral is needed. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for notifying coaches when a student-athlete is injured and will keep the coach updated as to the student-athlete’s condition. 

MAINTANENCE OF STUDENT MEDICAL RECORDS

The Athletic Trainer will maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all student-athletes.  This will include documentation of any injuries (athletic-related and non-athletic-related injuries) reported to the Athletic Training Room, daily treatment logs, rehabilitation goals and progress, and any related medical documentation (physician notes, operative reports, discharge notes, and radiology reports).  These records will be stored in the Athletic Trainer’s office.  Information contained in student-athlete records may only be released by the Athletic Trainer, with the student-athlete’s consent.  

Athletic-related insurance claims will be filed on behalf of the student-athlete.   The student-athlete is responsible for providing all itemized medical bills and Explanation of Benefits relating to the injury to the Athletic Trainer.  These will then be forwarded on to A-G Administrators (student athletes’ insurance), who will process the claim.  Any disputed claims must first be brought to the attention of the Athletic Trainer and will be managed on a case-by-case basis.

COMPETENCIES

• Stays apprised of current policies, legal and ethical issues in higher education including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and other relevant local state and federal educational and health care laws.

• Serve as a liaison between athletes, coaches, team physicians, and other health care professionals.

• Maintains accurate, detailed, and up-to-date student-athlete records that include injury evaluation and subsequent treatment notes, rehabilitation programs, medical documentation (physician notes, radiology reports, etc.) and insurance claim documentation.  Understands the confidential nature of the information under their care and maintains that confidentiality.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with student-athletes, coaches, Department of Athletics staff and medical personnel regarding student-athlete injuries and current status, and day-to-day operation of Athletic Training Room. Earns the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers, students, parents and coaches through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.

• Maintains a daily work schedule that allows sufficient time to meet in-season teams’ pre- and post-practice/competition needs.

• Performs accurate injury assessments for athletic-related injuries and makes physician referrals as necessary.

• Responds to difficult, stressful or sensitive situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external community members.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the Student-Athlete concept and a working knowledge of NCAA/GNAC rules and regulations is required.

• Composes letters, memos, emails, spreadsheets, reports and other written documents with clearly organized thoughts, proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.  Demonstrated experience with databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software.   

• Carefully inputs data and prepares documents accurately and reviews all work before submission.

• Adapts to new and changing situations with ease

• Demonstrate strong multicultural knowledge, awareness, and skills needed to perform the tasks of promoting diversity and social justice.

• Knowledge of best practices related to supporting diverse student population, including students of color, students of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, first generation students, students with disabilities, and other historically marginalized identities. 

• Is supportive of a Catholic, Benedictine philosophy of education and able to articulate and support the University’s mission statement.

REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Bachelor’s degree Athletic Training or related field, such as Exercise Science or Kinesiology.   Master’s degree preferred. 

• Must pass the Board of Certification exam and have graduated from a CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) accredited program. 

• Minimum of two years athletic training experience required with a preference at the collegiate level.

• Must have written verification of Washington State License to practice as an athletic trainer. 

• Successfully pass a background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Physical demands include: 

• Moves objects (less than 20 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).

• Ability to be mobile campus wide for appropriate business needs. 

• Operates a variety of standard office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements.

• Reading, writing, speaking, hearing, standing, bending, sitting.

• Learning and comprehending.

• Requires visual concentration on detail.

• Manual dexterity and precision required for keyboarding

• Must be able to sit for long periods at a time at a computer

• May occasionally be required to deal with distraught people.

• Must be able to concentrate on details and process complex information while experiencing frequent interruptions.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels under stressful conditions. 

• Must maintain strict confidentiality relating to all issues in the department and Saint Martin’s University