This role is responsible for maintaining the health and physical well-being of student-athletes across 15 teams, comprising approximately 300 individuals. The Athletic Trainer will coordinate health and well-being initiatives for the Athletics Department, covering practices and competitions, acting as the primary contact for team physicians, and actively participating in post-injury treatment and rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
Coordinate annual physical exams and screenings for all student-athletes prior to sport participation
Determine team physician availability and identify other physician volunteers for annual physicals
Develop physical and concussion testing schedules to accommodate all student-athletes expediently
Develop, update, and distribute medical history paperwork for student-athletes
Work with campus facilities and IT personnel to schedule computer labs for concussion testing
Coordinate and conduct exit physicals and medical questionnaires for graduating student-athletes or those who have exhausted eligibility
Provide pre-practice and pre-game treatment opportunities for student-athletes
Arrange for or provide supervision of athletic contests, ensuring all needed supplies, equipment, and personnel are available
Coordinate with athletic trainers of visiting institutions for pre- and post-practice/contest treatment
Provide emergency injury care, evaluation, and treatment for injuries during practice or competition
Ensure appropriate staff accompanies injured student-athletes to the hospital when emergency care is needed
Communicate status of injured student-athlete's condition and location to family/emergency contact
Evaluate student-athlete's condition/injury and provide counseling and appropriate medical referral
Schedule appointments with doctors and/or specialists and arrange for diagnostic testing
Prepare appropriate claim forms
Assist with the design and administration of post-injury rehabilitation programs under physician direction
Maintain complete medical file information on individual athletes
Communicate or direct the day status of injured athletes to coaches and team physicians
Evaluate condition of therapeutic and operational exercise equipment and request maintenance
Work with the associated medical group to coordinate team physicians' clinic involvement
Coordinate criteria of physicians' clinic with participating doctors for a regular weekly schedule
Distribute clinic schedule to fellow trainers and administrators
Coordinate scheduling of individual appointments for each clinic, take notes, and complete paperwork
Arrange for follow-up tests and visits as directed by a physician and complete related paperwork
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Manage and maintain insurance records for injured athletes
Serve as liaison between Athletics Department insurance provider, student-athlete insurance providers, and physicians' billing representatives
Resolve billing issues and identify all possible coverage options
Communicate department medical insurance policies and procedures with student-athletes and their families
Work with the Athletics Director and Human Resources officer to ensure appropriate accident health insurance coverage for student-athletes
Work with the National Holistic Institute or other schools for massage therapy to develop externship opportunities
Coordinate criteria of the externship program with school administrators
Meet with externship candidates, confirm criteria, and select participants
Conduct orientation for externship participants, outlining expectations
Develop schedules for massage therapists and coordinate appointment sign-up sheets for student-athletes
Meet with massage therapists before and after each session to brief and de-brief on therapy sessions
Supervise, schedule, manage, and educate training room assistants in various settings
Provide formal instruction for students' educational preparation for national certification as an athletic trainer
Monitor the progress of beginning and preterm sport student athletic trainers
Provide student athletic training career counseling
Train and develop student trainers for future job and education opportunities
Maintain inventory for all athletic training supplies and equipment
Secure bids and annual procurement of operational supplies, working with suppliers for best pricing
Maintain a clean and organized environment in the training room
Handle laundry of towels used at practice and in competition
Coordinate efforts to ensure a safe environment for all users of athletics facilities and programs
Implement and carry out existing health and environmental safety policies and procedures
Coordinate instruction for Athletic Department staff on safety training modules (First Aid, CPR, emergency response, fire drills, AED)
Carry out bloodborne pathogen safety procedures and proper disposal of waste
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Master's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current driver's license and satisfactory driving record, which must be maintained
ATC, American Red Cross CPR/First Aid required
Willingness to consent to a background investigation
Must maintain ATC certification by earning the required number of units
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of Sportsware, injury tracker, etc.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Analytical skills: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures
Design skills: Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail
Problem Solving skills: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions
Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
Sufficient dexterity to operate all office and vehicle equipment
Willing and able to drive departmental vehicles (with a clean driving record evidenced by a positive DMV pull)
Important Details
Open until filled
Must be willing to consent to a background check
About the Company
Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university offering undergraduate and graduate programs. It has a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio and an average class size of 16, with a small-town feeling in a park-like campus. The university blends interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.
