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Washington, District of Columbia. 20002
United States
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Lead Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services to all athletic teams and their student-athletes with the proactive goal of preventing athletic-related injuries and illnesses; evaluates and treats athletic injuries; provides injury-related counseling and education to all student-athletes; assumes the responsibility for athletic training administrative tasks such as tracking inventory, filing insurance claims, making medical referrals; assists with the coordination and scheduling of medical coverage during home and away competitions; supervises intern student athletic trainers and student workers; maintains thorough record-keeping and documentation on a timely manner; works closely with physicians and other allied health care professionals providing care to student-athletes; and participates in home competitions and travels to away competitions as scheduled.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
I. Provides athletic trainer services to MSSD’s athletics teams and their student-athletes; and educates student-athletes on how to prevent or reduce the possibility of athletic related injuries and illnesses.
II. Conducts on-site evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries.
III. Provides counseling and education to all student-athletes.
IV. Assumes the responsibility for athletic training administrative tasks such as tracking inventory, filing insurance claims, making medical referrals, or any other administrative
tasks as assigned by the head athletic trainer.
V. Assists with the coordination and scheduling for medical coverage for all home and away competitions; participates in home and away competitions as scheduled; and travels with the team for away competitions.
VI. Supervises intern athletic trainer students and student workers and contributes to their learning about the athletic trainer position, roles, and responsibilities.
VII. Maintains thorough record-keeping and documentation on all athletic trainer activities in a timely manner; and maintains confidentiality of all records.
VIII. Works closely with physicians and other allied health care professionals providing care to student-athletes.
IX. Maintains current ATC (Athletic Trainer, Certified) certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer and participates in ongoing continuing education
requirements in order to maintain certification; maintains professional membership with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association; maintains current certification in American Red
Cross or American Heart Associations’ Basic Life Support (BLS), Professional Rescuer, or above certifications; and participates in professional development as appropriate.
X. Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisor.
XI. Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
XII. Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
XIII. Performs related and other duties as assigned.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications (When a candidate’s resume meets these qualifications, it will be screened in):
Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of three year of experience as an athletic trainer or equivalent.
Possess or in process (completed by Fall 2022) of ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer) Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC).
Preferred Qualifications (While not required, it is an advantage for what the position needs):
Master’s degree.
Fluency in American Sign Language.
Certification in American Red Cross, American Heart Associations’ Basic Life Support (BLS), Professional Rescuer, or a relevant organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Qualities that will help the incumbent be more successful in the position):
Strong knowledge about a large range of medical problems.
Strong assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals.
Strong ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions.
Strong ability to communicate effectively in situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff, and families.
Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Other Important Information:
The incumbent must be able to work in outdoor conditions.
The incumbent must travel with teams during the week, weekend, and holidays as well as work with teams and their student-athletes during early morning and evening/late evening
hours.
If the incumbent has no knowledge of American Sign Language, the incumbent is required to achieve an ASLPI score of 1.5 within two years of employment. If the incumbent is hired
with some knowledge of American Sign Language, the incumbent is required to achieve an ASLPI score of 2 within two years of employment. The supervisor must ensure that the
incumbent receives the necessary support to meet this goal.
All employees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza (flu). They also will be required to submit their vaccination record within the first of employment. If they cannot be fully vaccinated, they may apply for a medical or religious exemption.
COMPENSATION:
Level: 8
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
FLSA: Exempt
The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.
Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion,
selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.