Athletic Trainer (Exempt)

POSITION: Athletic Trainer (Exempt)

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION:Trainer I or II (DOE)

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Head Athletic Trainer

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EXEMPTION: Professional Exemption

LOCATION:HSU Campus Abilene Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENTCandidate mustprofess a Christian Faith maintain membership in a local congregation andrespect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist valuesof HSU as reflected in theUniversitys Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Human Resources or

SUMMARY/SCOPE:The athletictrainer will be responsible for delivering athletic medical care and relatedservices to the student-athlete population at Hardin-Simmons University.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:include the following. Otherduties may be assigned.

Provision of athleticmedical care: Possess the theoretical and practical knowledge tobe able to practice independently in most situations as an athletic includes but is not limited to clinical examination and diagnosistherapeutic intervention decisions regarding injury prevention and riskmanagement and patient advocacy and mediation between physicians athleticdepartment staff and family members when necessary.

Compliance: Ensuring adherence to NCAA American Southwest Conference andHardin-Simmons University policies and procedures as they pertain to thepractice of athletic training within the college and university setting.

Organization andAdministration: Documents all patient encounters assists withsubmission of qualifying secondary insurance claims assists with verificationof primary insurance completion and collection of medical forms each year aswell as inventory and limited budgeting for supplies.

Communication: Thorough and frequent communication with fellow staff memberssupervisors physicians coaches patients and family members of patients whenapplicable.

Clinical Education: Serving as a Clinical Preceptor to athletic training students in a CAATE accredited Master of Athletic Training programs.

Perform other duties as assigned by Director ofAthletic Training Services and/or Athletic Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise athletic training students andstudent-athletes in clinic and during practice/competition.

COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

On a separate sheet of paper write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Job Knowledge: Competent in requiredjob skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keepsabreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displaysunderstanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Communications: Expresses ideas andthoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits goodlistening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and usesappropriate communication methods.

Quality Management:Looks for ways toimprove and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Strategic Thinking: Develops strategiesto achieve organizational goals; understands organizations strengths &weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats andopportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Adaptability:Adapts to changes inthe work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method tobest fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change delays orunexpected events.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES (Language Mathematical Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientificand technical journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries orcomplaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the businesscommunity. Ability to write speeches andarticles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Abilityto effectively present information to top management public groups and/orboards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discountsinterest commissions proportions percentages area circumference andvolume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to applyprinciples of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectualand practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulasscientific equations graphs musical notes etc.) in its most difficultphases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Toperform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of WordProcessing software; Spreadsheet software; Power Point; Electronic MedicalRecord Systems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree from four-yearcollege or university required.

Masters degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Board of Certification (BOC certification) possessor be eligible for athletic training licensure in the sate of Texas CPR/AED forHealthcare Providers or Professional Rescuers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularlyrequired to talk or hear. The employeeis frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle orfeel; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance andtaste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception andability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee isfrequently exposed to outside weather conditions extreme cold and extremeheat.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditionsfumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usuallymoderate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is anExempt Level Professional Position which often requires extended hours beyond a40-hour work week especially during the peak season(s) for sports.

Candidate must be able to work non-traditional hours including nights andweekends depending on the time of year.

There are afternoon practices during season and competitions and performancesin the afternoons and on weekends.

Must have and maintain a valid Class C Drivers License and maintain a cleardriving record to be insurable under the university liability policy.

Must be able todrive an automobile and 15-passenger van.

Must be able todrive to complete work assignments on and off campus as needed.

Additionaltravel may be required on occasion in order to attend training etc.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees see theHSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sex pregnancy race color national origin disability genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSUs mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.

Required Experience:

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