Athletic Trainer (Non-ExemptPart-TimeNo Benefits) Applicant Pool

POSITION: Athletic Trainer (Non-Exempt/Part-Time/No Benefits) *Applicant Pool

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

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Head Athletic Trainer

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXEMPTION: N/A

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:

Theathletic trainer will be responsible for delivering athletic medical care andrelated services to the student-athlete population at Hardin-SimmonsUniversity.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provision of athletic medical care: Possessthe theoretical and practical knowledge to be able to practice independently inmost situations as an athletic trainer. This includes but is not limited toclinical examination and diagnosis therapeutic intervention decisionsregarding injury prevention and risk management and patient advocacy andmediation between physicians athletic department staff and family memberswhen necessary.

Compliance: Ensuringadherence to NCAA American Southwest Conference and Hardin-Simmons Universitypolicies and procedures as they pertain to the practice of athletic trainingwithin the college and university setting.

Organization and Administration: Documentsall patient encounters assists with completion and collection of medical formseach year as needed.

Communication: Thoroughand frequent communication with fellow staff members supervisors physicianscoaches patients and family members of patients when applicable.

Clinical Education: Servingas a Clinical Preceptor to athletic training students in a CAATE accreditedMaster of Athletic Training program.

Perform other dutiesas assigned by Director of Athletic Training Services and/or Athletic Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist Full-Time Athletic Trainers w/ supervising athletic trainingstudents and student-athletes in clinic and during practice/competitions.

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:Competentin required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply newskills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision;displays understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resourceseffectively.

Communications: Expressesideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form;exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed;selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Quality Management: Looksfor ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy andthoroughness.

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 changesin the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or methodto best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent changes 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 readanalyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journalstechnical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reportsbusiness correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively presentinformation and respond to questions from groups of managers clientscustomers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to addsubtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numberscommon fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent andto draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solvepractical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situationswhere only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety ofinstructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Toperform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of WordProcessing software; Spreadsheet software; Project Management software; HumanResource systems and Contact Management systems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree from four-year college or universityrequired.

Masters degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Board of Certification (BOC certification) possess or beeligible for athletic training licensure in the State of Texas CPR/AED forHealthcare Providers or Professional Rescuers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform 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 is regularlyrequired to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand walksit and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is occasionallyrequired to reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to10 25 pounds.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50- 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depthperception and ability 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 and extreme heat. The employeeis occasionally exposed to extreme cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This positionis a Non-Exempt/Hourly Staff Position (Part-Time/No Benefits).

Approximately 0-19hours per week is expected. The weekly schedulewill vary depending on projects events and/or deadlines.

All hours worked beyond 40 hours ina single work week will be compensated at time and a half per FLSA guidelines.

Must have andmaintain a valid Class C Drivers License and maintain a clear driving recordto be insurable under the university liability policy.

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

Additional travel may be required onoccasion to attend training meetings 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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