FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Administrative; 10 months; Full time
DEPARTMENT: Athletic
POSITION SUMMARY:
The assistant athletic trainer is a full-time 10-month position. Alma College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and the NCAA Division III. The position will assist in providing injury prevention, recognition, evaluation, appropriate medical referral, treatment and rehabilitation for the student athletes of the football program and other sports as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - may include, but not limited to the following:
• Serve as main athletic trainer for football and at least one other team per season • Accurate maintenance of student athlete medical records • Be a preceptor and provide direct supervision of the athletic training students in the CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) from Central Michigan University. • Provide practice and game coverage • Travel with athletic teams, when needed (Football required) • Assist head athletic trainer with daily athletic training room operations • Maintain correspondence and cooperation with team physicians, health care professionals, and athletic training department • Additional duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in athletic training or related field • BOC certification • Current First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer • Current/eligible for Michigan licensure • Ability to communicate effectively to various groups and individuals • Knowledge of NCAA Division III and MIAA compliance and conference rules, and an understanding of the NCAA Division III student athlete philosophy • Ability to work weekends and evenings, along with travel • A valid driver's license and good driving record • Ability to manage multiple tasks • Ability to fulfill essential functions of the position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2-5 years of experience with collegiate athletic training department • Experience in a residential campus environment • Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.
Alma College
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders, Alma’s students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.
Alma’s attractive 128-acre campus is located in the city of Alma, appr...oximately one hour north of Lansing. With an enrollment of about 1,250 students. Alma College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Our Academic Mission
Alma College’s mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully, and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations.
Focused exclusively on undergraduate education, Alma College boasts a 12-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, 41 academic majors, self-designed programs of emphasis, pre-professional programs in law and medicine, and an intensive Spring Term that provides opportunities for innovative courses, travel classes, research and internships.
Our Community:
Located in a community of 10,000, Alma College features a walkable campus with historic and contemporary buildings. The campus is a block from downtown Alma and within two hours of Michigan beaches and ski areas. Gratiot and adjacent counties feature plentiful parks, outdoor recreation opportunities, golf courses and shops.
College facilities, including the Stone Recreation Center and Hogan Center pool, offer wellness education, swimming instruction and recreational opportunities to community members and local businesses. The campus is bordered by the 41-mile Fred Meijer Heartland Bike Trail.
Cultural and sports events are offered throughout the year, with free admission to Alma College students, faculty and staff for most college-sponsored events. In addition to the college’s excellent fine arts programs, an active community of local artists has formed music, theatre and art guilds with a loyal regional following. Alma’s Division III Athletics program offers intercollegiate competition in 27 varsity sports.
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