POSITION DESCRIPTION

Assistant Athletic Trainer
 Department of Hobart Athletics

SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting in all areas of sports-related injuries to include preventative care, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation. Will share in the supervision and development of student aides; the coverage of team practices and contests; the communication between physicians, coaches and parents; and the computerized record keeping on injuries and treatment. Primary, although not exclusive, responsibility for Hobart soccer and ice hockey, pre-season, non-traditional practice sessions for both Hobart and William Smith teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Care, Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries –

  • A working knowledge of nutrition and its importance with athletic training
  • A working knowledge of warm-up and warm-down procedures
  • Evaluation of injuries
  • Taping of injuries
  • Administer proper first aid procedures where needed
  • Working knowledge of CPR/AED
  • Working knowledge of rehabilitation procedures and equipment: Hydro therapy (whirlpool), Cybex, Electro muscle stimulator/ultrasound, and Weight training techniques

Supervision of Practice and Contests –

  • Attend and supervise those practices as directed by head trainer
  • Attend and supervise those contests (home and away) as directed by head trainer
  • Maintain communication during practice and contests with appropriate personnel (head trainer, security, emergency vehicle group)

Management and Development of Student Trainers –

  • Work with head trainer in the recruitment of student aides.
  • Assist in the training of the students to bring them to satisfactory levels of proficiency in first aid and basic athletic training skills.
  • Assist in the effective coordination of schedules for student trainers in the coverage of practices and contests.

Injury/Treatment Recording –

  • By computer, record day-to-day injury and treatments.
  • By computer, maintain individual student-athlete sports medicine record.
  • Record medical ex amination status of student-athletes and clear student-athletes with athletic department equipment personnel for participation.

Communication –

  • Establish and maintain effective communication with all staff members in the Hobart and Willi am Smith departments.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with Colleges’ student health services staff.
  • Follow-up communication on injured athletes with coaches and parents, if necessary.
  • Follow the instructions and orders of Health Center Physician and Dr. James Mark.
  • Establish and maintain effective and professional communication with student-athletes under care.

Professional Development –

  • Maintain certified athletic trainer classification with NATA.
  • Obtain and maintain certified athletic trainer certification classification through New York State.
  • Work to stay current with ever changing techniques in the field of athletic training.
  • Through increased knowledge, strive to continually improve the care of student-athletes.
  • Attend and participate in regional and national conferences as directed and approved by the head trainer.

Miscellaneous –

  • Participate and assist in directing the drug and alcohol education progr am for the student-athletes.
  • Assist in the maintenance and inventory of athletic training supplies.
  • Participate in the planning of athletic training needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Present NATA certification or eligibility for certification. A degree in Sports Medicine or related fields. Ability to work effectively with college students. A desire to work within the framework of all College departmental policies and requirements.

OTHER INFORMATION:

This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible, administrative position. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Expected start date August 11, 2008. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three references to:

Office of Human Resources
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
337 Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY 14456
e-mail: ferran@hws.edu
EOE

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to attracting and supporting a faculty of women and men that fully represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the nation and actively seek applications from under-represented groups. The Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Founded as Hobart College for men and William Smith College for women, Hobart and William Smith Colleges today are a highly selective residential liberal arts institution with a single administration, faculty and curriculum but separate dean’s offices, student governments, athletic programs and traditions.  The Colleges are located in a small diverse city in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.  With an enrollment of approximately 2,000, the Colleges offer 62 different majors and minors from which students choose two areas of concentration, one of which must be an interdisciplinary program.  Creative and extensive programs of international study and public service are also at the core of the Colleges’ mission.