Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer Athletics

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The University of Montana invites applications for a two (2)

Assistant Certified Athletic Trainers

. In this position you will assist in the supervision of the athletic training room operation and will work with both male and female sports as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer. You will be an asset to the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes; be a part of a safe environment for student-athletes; and actively participate as a member of the larger health care team. As the Assistant Athletic Trainer you will assist the Head Athletic Trainer, coaching staff and student-athletes with development and maintenance of rehabilitative and conditioning programs and will contribute to an atmosphere of professional, caring, and competent treatment of student-athletes. The person in this position will report to the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physician.

UM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Primary Responsibilities

Determines a student-athlete’s ability to practice or compete, under the direction of the Team Physician

Mentor Graduate Assistant Certified Athletic Trainers, and Athletic Training Students

Meet with coaches to discuss weight training, practice plans, and athlete injuries and return to practice/play

Cover assigned practices, home and away competitions and other events as assigned

Coordinate assigned sports/athlete preventive and rehabilitative treatments under the supervision of the Head Certified Athletic Trainer and Team Physicians

Assist with student-athlete physical evaluation and arrange for medical referrals when necessary

Assist in the maintenance of assigned student-athlete health/injury records

Monitor and ensure compliance with provisions and regulations of the NCAA, Big Sky Conference, OSHA, HIPPA, and institution

Report any compliance issues to the UM Compliance Office regarding countable athletically-related activities (CARA), student-athlete welfare, or any other applicable NCAA rule and regulation

Participate in the Athletic Training Education Program as a clinical instructor when assigned

Interact in a positive way with all of intercollegiate athletics, the campus and off-campus medical communities

Athletic Department employees and those University employees outside the Athletic Department with NCAA rules compliance responsibilities are subject at all times to NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Failure to conduct oneself as such will result in disciplinary or corrective action up to and including immediate discharge.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization

Good standing ATC certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification

Possess or qualify for athletic training licensure in the state of Montana

Knowledge and experience with NCAA rules and regulations

Knowledge and understanding of current practice standards in the field of athletic training, evidence-based practice, NCAA policies, NATA position statements and other regulations important to appropriate care of patients

Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills

Ability to work with a diverse population

Ability to effectively communicate with staff, physicians, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty and parents

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of recent collegiate ATC experience

Knowledge and understanding of CAATE standards and working with an accredited education program

First Aid & CPR Instructor

Preceptor experience within an accredited ATEP.

Experience working with one or more of the following sports programs: men’s basketball, women’s soccer, cheer & Dance.

Position Details

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package

including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

About UM

and Athletics

The University of Montana, a research-oriented, doctorate-granting institution, enrolls more than 10,000 students from across the country and around the globe. UM offers 15 intercollegiate programs in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, football, women's golf, women's soccer, men's and women's tennis, women's softball and women's volleyball. Visit the official UM athletics website at www.gogriz.com

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

University of Montana

University Highlights

City of Missoula

Destination Missoula

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Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce

State of Montana

Visit Montana

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.

In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

References

*References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.

Testing

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

E mployment Eligibility.

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9)

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu