Company Information
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Company Name: Gallaudet University HR
Website: https://www.gallaudet.edu/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: Lead, Athletic Trainer
Job Type: Permanent
Address:
800 Florida Ave NE
Washington, District of Columbia. 20002
United States

Job Description:
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.



Requirements:
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.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences, Science
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.gallaudet.edu/careers
Additional Instructions:
If you’re interested in learning more, please visit our job openings at gallaudet.edu/careers and type in the search: Lead, Athletic Trainer, Job ID 314.