Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant Athletic Trainer
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$ 52400 - 65750
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The Wesleyan Athletic Department located in the Freeman Athletic Center a state-of-the art-facility is a member of the prestigious New England Small College Athletic Conference(NESCAC). They sponsor 30 varsity sports and believe athletics plays an integral part in a Wesleyan scholarathletes liberal arts education. Highly trained and dedicated faculty coaches administrators and staff work collaboratively and tirelessly to assist student-athletes in reaching their academic and athletic goals.
Reporting to the Director of Athletic Injury Care the Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing athletic training services for students/athletes in all aspects of intercollegiate athletic training program.
Responsibilities Include:
Daily rehabilitation and preparation of all student-athletes for practice or competition including taping bandaging and bracing.
Emergency management of acute injuries.
Develop and implement treatment and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
Travel with athletic teams as assigned and provide athletic injury care coverage during practice and games.
Communicate with coaches athletes and physicians and other medical specialists as needed.
Prepare and maintain appropriate athletic injury care records and reports as required utilizing ATS computer program following all NCAA and NATA guidelines.
Assist with recruitment and retention of per diem athletic trainers.
Identify mental health and nutritional issues and coordinate appropriate care.
Collaborate with team physicians and physical therapists on implementation of rehabilitation programs for post-surgical conditions and injuries.
Serve as the direct contact for visiting team athletic trainers to ensure compliance for all medical needs.
Perform athletic clearance physical examinations and baseline concussion testing for each student-athlete assigned.
Coordinate timely referrals with team physicians and physical therapists.
Coordinate set-up of emergency and safety equipment for practice and competition.
Other duties as assigned.
This position is required to work on campus.
(Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and a minimum of one year of college and/or equivalent athletic training experience.
NATABOC certification as an athletic trainer.
Valid Connecticut State Athletic Trainers license or the ability to obtain one.
Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.
Ability and willingness to work evenings weekends and holidays and travel with athletic teams as needed.
Ability to engage and communicate effectively with members of the coaching staff administration and visiting athletic trainers.
Willingness to stay up-to-date on best practices and techniques used in the sports medicine industry.
Experience providing detailed care plans to athletic trainers for away contests.
Knowledge overseeing athletic medical clearance physical examinations.
Experience working with individual sport athletes.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree.
Instructor certification in first aid and CPR.
Certification in dry needling.
Experience working with Ice Hockey.
Division III/and or NESCAC Conference athletic training experience.
Proven ability to manage student workers and student athletic trainers.
Knowledge of best practices for student-athlete mental health and well being.
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Position is opened until filled. For full consideration please apply by July 14 2025 when first review of applications will begin.
Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume
Compensation: $52400-$65750Work Location: On CampusAll offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
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