Athletic Trainer (Two Positions)

JVA #: 2022-11

DEPARTMENT: Athletic Department

ABOUT BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE ATHLETICS: Bluefield State College (BSC) is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. BSC Athletics is home to 22 men’s and women’s varsity sports (12 new sports including football), offering qualified students rewarding opportunities in athletic competition, training, and support activities. Athletic highlights include Men’s Tennis as 8-time Atlantic Regional Champions, Men's Golf as 2016 USCAA National Champions, Men's Basketball as 2019 USCAA National Runner Up and Women’s Basketball as 2-time ECAC Champions. Our dedicated coaches and staff are committed to recruiting promising student-athletes, developing their athletic and academic talents, and instilling leadership skills that contribute to their ultimate success in life.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Athletic Trainer ensures the success of student athletes’ health and well-being as well as the effectiveness and efficiency of student athlete prevention of injury, rehabilitation, and treatment plans for injured student athletes. Contribute to the development, coordination and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program for the assigned sports. Perform a variety of duties in regards to injury prevention, treatment and management for injuries and post-injury rehabilitation and refer to team physician and medical consultants if necessary. Attend practice, training sessions, and travel with assigned sports to provide medical care as needed. Perform administrative duties as assigned.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as athletic trainer for assigned sports programs. Document medical information and ensure all medical requirements are met. Report athletic injuries promptly and file accordingly. Manage and monitor insurance claims for athletic related injuries. Coordinate overall medical plan for athletic department.
• Provide a comprehensive sports medicine program for the assigned by attending practices, competitions, training sessions, and travel as required.
• Perform duties within the five domains of athletic training, injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion; examination, assessment and diagnosis; immediate and emergency care; therapeutic intervention; health care administration and professional responsibility.
• Communicate with coaches, strength staff, and other administrators regarding student-athlete injuries, limitations, and rehabilitation plans.
• Serve as a liaison between the department and medical personnel, sports dietician, coaches, parents, and student-athletes.
• Oversee the scheduling and follow-up visits of athletes to physician visits, diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs, bone scans, laboratory tests, etc.
• Document all evaluations, treatments, rehabilitation, and medical provider visits in the sports medicine documentation software.
• Prepare daily reports monitoring types of injuries, treatments, comment on plan of action, and submit to coaching staff.
• Administer the insurance programs for the varsity athletes, including but not limited to: obtaining the most practical policy to provide the necessary coverage within the established guidelines; advising athletes and their parents or guardians regarding insurance policies and procedures; assisting athletes in filing claims.
• Coordinate with the team physicians and assist in the administration of pre-season annual physical exams for athletes prior to their first day of practice.
• Maintain current knowledge of health care needs of student-athletes; expand and enhance the entire circle of care for athletes. May counsel student-athletes in proper rehab and at-home medical care practices.
• Perform administrative duties as it relates to athletic training and the athletic department as assigned by direct report.
• Supervise student workers, athletic training students and/or graduate assistants. May serve as clinical preceptor.
• Perform duties within the scope of an athletic trainer as defined in the West Virginia State Practice Act.
• Maintain certification through NATABOC through the completion of continuing education during reporting periods and up-to-date CPR/AED training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by direct report, or Director of Athletics. May include but is not limited to serving on committees, serves as game administrator assigned sports; coordinates senior day for all sports; update and revise Athletic Training policies and procedures manual as needed.
• Must be able to meet the extended hours and travel requirements of the position.
• Based on education, may instruct undergraduate courses pertaining to professional experience.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in athletic training from an accredited institution required.
• At least one year of experience as an Athletic Trainer required (may include Graduate Assistantships).
• Certifications and Licenses: Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATABOC). First Aid and CPR certified. Current West Virginia State Athletic Training License, or eligible for, within 90 days of start date if hired. Must maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s License. Certifications and licensures must be kept in good standing at all times.
• Must be able to effectively maintain records, such as insurance claims and treatment plans, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to establish effective goal-oriented relationships with coaches, staff, student-athletes and medical community.
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to meet the extended hours and travel requirements of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree. Collegiate athletic training experience preferred.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION/ COMPENSATION: Each position is Nonclassified, Full-time 1.0 FTE, carries an Exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and serves at the will and pleasure of the President. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions are dependent upon available funding.

THE COLLEGE: The mission of Bluefield State College is to provide students an affordable, accessible opportunity for public higher education. A historically black institution, Bluefield State College prepares students for diverse professions, graduate study, informed citizenship, community involvement, and public service in an ever-changing global society. More information about the College is available at www.bluefieldstate.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Completed applications are to be submitted in electronic format only to humanresources@bluefieldstate.edu and must include:

1. Letter of interest specific to the position (please detail sport specific experience);
2. A completed BSC Employment Application (form available at https://bluefieldstate.edu/resources/human-resources/jobs);
3. Resume/CV;
4. Contact information for at least three professional references; and
5. Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; official transcript verification will be required of the selected candidate).

Please do not include photographs or any personal information (e.g. D.O.B, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents. Also, Bluefield State College does not provide H1B visa or employment sponsorship.

DATE POSTED: June 9, 2022

CLOSING DATE: For full consideration, applications must be received by 4:00 pm EST, Friday, June 24, 2022. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until position is filled; however, applications received after the deadline may not receive full consideration.

Bluefield State College is an HBCU, AA/EOE/ADA employer, committed to the principle that minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The college complies with all applicable federal and state laws designed to promote equal educational and employment opportunities. Bluefield State College does not provide H1B visa or employment sponsorship.