Athletic Trainer

Johnson & Wales University • Full-time • Rhode Island • 13m ago

Summary

Assists in the prevention and rehabilitation of student athletes' injuries and illnesses to encourage and maintain student athletes' wellness

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

Provides care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, under the direction of the head athletic trainer, for athletic injuries and illnesses incurred by student athletes during competition or practice and keeps medical records of these instances
Updates student athletes, coaches, athletic administration, parents, doctors, and support staff on athletes' injuries and illnesses
Works with team physicians to determine athlete's eligibility to return to practice and/or competition
Organizes educational lectures (e.g. drugs and alcohol, sex, nutrition, and coping skills) for student athletes
Organizes athletic training equipment and supplies
Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications