On Call Athletic Trainer Club Sports

Overview

This is an on-call athletic trainer position for Club Sports at Connecticut College. The role is a continuing part-time appointment, 10 hours per week for 40 weeks per year, with no benefits. The on-call athletic trainer provides emergency and non-emergency management and care for acute injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions suffered by students during club sport games, as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Student Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate athletic injuries and medical conditions and provide immediate therapeutic care within the scope of practice of an Athletic Trainer.
• Refer athletes to appropriate medical attention as necessary.
• Provide athletic training services for club sports games as assigned.
• Determine the advisability of play for injured athletes and report this status to the appropriate team official.
• Document all injuries or athletes treated at assigned games for the Office of Student Engagement.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in duties and in relationships with student-athletes and the campus community.
• Ensure universal precautions for bloodborne pathogens follow OSHA rules and regulations.
• Review and attest to the ability to carry out Connecticut College’s Emergency Action Plan for the venue(s) of assigned games.

Requirements

• Current certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA-BOC).
• Current State of Connecticut Athletic Trainer License.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider).
• Current personal liability insurance with a moonlighting clause.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies; knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to interact well with a variety of people from all areas of the College and community.
• High integrity to handle confidential information.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Physical demands: mobility to move quickly across fields and venues; ability to lift and transport medical equipment and assist in moving injured athletes up to 50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking during events; frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching for on-site evaluation and treatment.