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Athletic Trainer
Summary
Title:Athletic Trainer
ID:1873
Department:Athletic Department
Location:UDC- Main Campus Van Ness Campus – NW
Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade:
DS0058/ 9

Salary Range: $43,581 - $53,678

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Athletic Trainer supports the management, coordination and administration of all aspects of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for all student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program. Athletic Trainer provides holistic health care, wellness education and counseling for student-athletes. Athletic Trainer assists in developing and monitoring policies and procedures regarding athletics related medical insurance, pre-participation physical examinations, medical services and related activities to ensure the University has a comprehensive health care plan for student-athletes. Athletic Trainer implements mandated concussion management, sickle cell, drug testing, and acclimation to sport protocols, consistent with NCAA and East Coast Conference regulations. Athletic Trainer directs the allocation of medical care resources to support an NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic program for 10 men’s and women’s sports.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides highest quality injury/illness prevention and care for all student-athletes through recognition, evaluation, management, treatment and rehabilitation efforts.
  • Provides coverage during all team practices and home competitions.
  • Maintains appropriate medical records related to participation physical examinations, medical updates, sickle cell testing and injuries.
  • Conducts concussion baseline testing, monitors concussion and return to play protocols.
  • Develops NCAA acclimation to sport procedures and schedules.
  • Works closely with the Sports Performance Coach and Aquatics Director in developing and implementing strength, agility and conditioning training of student-athletes.
  • Coordinates medical health care efforts with University student-health and Risk Management staff, external team physician(s), medical centers.
  • Manages athletic related insurance claims, protocols.
  • Maintains operation of the athletic training room, including operation and care of all modalities and supplies used in the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.

Other Duties
 
  • Assists in development of student-athlete health and welfare educational programs.
  • Coordinates Emergency Medical Technician service for home contests in men’s soccer and men’s/women’s lacrosse.
  • Monitor lightning during outdoor contests.
  • Serves as liaison and coordinates sports medicine care with visiting team sports medicine staff, as well as sports medicine staff when University teams travel for competition.
  • Manages sports medicine equipment/medical supplies inventory.
  • Coordinates year round NCAA drug testing.
  • Maintains effective operation of the athletic training room.
  • Updates injury data base.
  • Serves as liaison with East Coast Conference and NCAA Sport Science Institute staff.
  • Ensures concussion management, sickle cell testing and other Sport Science protocol and procedures are consistent with NCAA mandates and guidelines.
  • Provides first response/treatment for cheerleading squad during home contests.
  • Trains and monitors sports medicine interns and temporary trainers.
  • Assist with campus and clinics.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • CPR/AED certification
  • NATA certification
  • Experience as an athletic trainer


Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .

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