Assistant Athletic Trainer

Central Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join our Athletics Administration team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a 11-month cyclic campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $37,740 - $44,724 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role:

Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in all aspects of the athletic training program. Uses independent judgment to administer, counsel and provide sport medicine coverage to the athletes, athletic practices, games, matches and various activities. This position works closely with the Head Athletic Trainer for daily scheduling and identifying needs of the CWU intercollegiate athletes and the Athletic Department in carrying out assigned responsibilities. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.

Athletic Injury Care:
- Assist and independently administer injury related services up to and including assessment, treatment, counseling to all student athletes during practices and games such as taping and rehabilitation using sport medicine prevention techniques
- Prepare for practices, games, and matches by treating all athlete injuries
- Develop and manage a rehabilitation program for specific assigned sport areas to care for athletic injuries
- Communicate and collaborate with other departments in athletics' administration, academics, sports information and strength and conditioning
- Enter and track injury and treatment records of the student-athletes using injury monitoring system software
- Make referrals and monitor student athlete's progress when referred to other facilities
- Communicate with physicians about rehabilitation and treatment of student-athlete injuries
- Assist with coordination and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
- Serve as a secondary point of contact for the Student Medical and Counseling Clinic to refer students for health-related injuries and counseling services
- Assist in management of the athletic training room, including equipping, maintenance, and cleanliness

Practice/Games:
- Assist and independently provide injury related services up to and including assessment, treatment, counseling to all student athletes during practices and games such as taping and rehabilitation
- Coordinate staff and students for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions
- Travel with teams to seasonal events and provide athletic medical coverage/training
- Work with game management for athletic events and help setup for visiting teams
- Communicate with conference and non-conference schools on medical coverage at athletic events

Student Athlete Insurance:
- Coordinate medical insurance requirements, insurance claims processing, billing, and filing
- Maintain contact with providers regarding student athlete insurance claims and athletics secondary insurance holder

Lead Duties: Graduate Assistants and Student Employees:
- Assist with training and leading of graduate assistants and student assistants in the athletic training room to performs functions of care, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries including making ice bags and facility cleaning
- Assign and check work and provides training. May provide feedback to supervisor to assist with work assignments and job performance

- Perform other duties as assigned

• Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field AND significant experience in a collegiate Division I, II or III program OR any combination of education and experience which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Certification through the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Professional Rescuer AED/CPR certification
• Washington State Athletic Training Licensure or eligible at the time of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to interact with a diverse department, coaching staffs, and university constituencies.
• Knowledge of physical therapy modalities and treatment protocols Ability to implement rehabilitation and manual therapy.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Sports Injury Monitoring System (SIMS) in order to track injury and treatment records of the student-athletes.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Must have the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and experiences.
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a collegiate institution.
• Experience working with multiple user groups with varying degrees of physical activity.
• Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities.

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Salary: This position has a minimum annual salary of $37,740 and maximum annual salary of $51,333. The Hiring Department's expected hiring range is $37,740 - $44,724. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the hiring range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) / Weekends and Weeknights may be required / 11 month cyclic position

Working Conditions: Work is completed in indoor and outdoor environments and may have exposure to inclement weather including but not limited to the training room, gym, office, weight room, practice, and competition fields. Work hours vary by sport season which will include weekends and evenings. Sports travel required with seasonal events. Perform various mobility movements to accommodate student injuries. May have exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.