Athletic Trainer – Intercollegiate Athletics
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 373102/10-1016
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION
SUMMARY:
This is a full-time, professional position within the
Department of Athletics. Travel obligations and evening and weekend hours may
apply. The position reports to the Director of Sports Medicine
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prevents, evaluates, treats,
rehabilitates, refers, and documents injuries/illnesses to Duquesne University
student-athletes.
Assists in the administration of student-athlete medical files,
insurance information and referrals, and personal health information.
General coverage and management of assigned sports team(s).
General coverage and management of the athletic training room.
Communication with coaching staff and strength and conditioning
staff as to participation status of injured or ill student-athlete.
Works with team physician and athletic trainers to assist injured
student-athletes on rehabilitation and recovery methods.
Completes other
duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in
athletic training from an accredited institution
BOC and PA Certifications
Good organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to be flexible with work schedule
Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint)
Preferred
qualifications:
Master’s degree from an
accredited institution
2 years related experience
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of
experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following:
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and
respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and
understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,
faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the
University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter
membership in this
region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by
visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.