Assistant Athletic Trainer, Volleyball
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

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Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The focus for the position of assistant athletic trainer is to promote and protect the health and well-being for intercollegiate student-athletes.

The function of an athletic trainer is to provide services that address the education, prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

The assistant athletic trainer will have duties and responsibilities that support and provide care to all Division-1 varsity student-athletes with a sport assignment of volleyball.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned /determined by the Associate Athletic Director of Student Health and Well-being.

The role of the assistant athletic trainer will play a vital role in supporting the mission and values of the SMU Athletic Department. While working within the scope of state and national regulations and guidelines, the athletic trainer will also provide significant contributions towards safety and risk management.

Essential Functions:

• Education, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
  
  
• Medical record keeping, documentation, and injury tracking/monitoring
  
  
• Various administrative duties to support the operations of the sports medicine program.
  
  
• Traveling with respective teams to provide care and support while on the road for competition.
  
• Position requires working evening and weekends to provide services during competitions and practices. The athletics schedule is ever changing and as a result candidate must be able to adapt to schedule demands.
  
• Position requires traveling to provide support and care for student-athletes and coaches for away competitions.
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master's degree is required, preferably in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine.

A minimum one year of work experience is required.

Previous experience as an athletic trainer with volleyball preferred. Division I experience desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing, especially through e-mail. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong organizational, planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks. A strong focus on attention to detail is essential.

Candidate must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, analyze problems and devise solutions.

Candidate must have a strong basic knowledge Microsoft Office programs i.e. Word and Excel. Must also have the ability to learn and utilize injury documentation and tracking software.

NATA-BOC certification required. Texas license - Athletic Trainer required or eligible.

First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified required.

Additional Certifications preferred, i.e. EMT, Dry Needling, CES, PES, BFR, Graston Technique.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
  
• Bend, squat, stand, kneel
  
• Walk for long distances
  
• Reach above shoulders
  
• Handle object (dexterity)
  
• Push/pull
  
• Carry/lift over 50lbs.
  
• Sit for long periods of time
  
• Exposure to excessive noise
  
• Exposure to marked changes in temperature/or humidity
  
• Drives motorized equipment
  

Deadline to Apply:

October 25, 2024

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by November 1, 2024.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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