Athletic Trainer

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Job Description Summary

Daily evaluation and care of student-athletes who have been injured or are rehabilitating from injury.

Saint Leo University is a Division II university located just north of Tampa and is part of the Sunshine State Conference. We are seeking applications for a full time 10-month athletic trainer. Primary sport oversight responsibilities include: men’s lacrosse, volleyball, beach volleyball, cross country, and men’s tennis. Candidate must be available to work nights and weekends as well as travel with teams. The position is anticipated to begin on 8/5/2024.

Job Description

• Duties include but are not limited to:
• Work under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine.
• Follow the medical guidelines provided by the Team Physicians.
• Plan, coordinate, organize and manage the daily treatment, rehabilitation and injury evaluations for Saint Leo student-athletes, emphasizing prevention of athletic injuries.
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation of all injuries and general medical incidents using the Sportsware record-keeping system; including initial SOAP notes, daily progress notes, treatment records, rehabilitation programs, and appointment logs.
• Be knowledgeable of and enforce all Saint Leo Sports Medicine/Athletics policies and procedures including but not limited to drug and substance abuse, mental health, concussion management, lightning, heat illness, nutrition and supplements, and catastrophic incidents.
• Be knowledgeable of the medical emergency action plan for all assigned venues and ensure that the appropriate emergency equipment is available at each event.
• Maintain a positive report and relationship with the athletic department staff, student-athletes, and college faculty/staff.

Job Description Summary

Daily evaluation and care of student-athletes who have been injured or are rehabilitating from injury.

Saint Leo University is a Division II university located just north of Tampa and is part of the Sunshine State Conference. We are seeking applications for a full time 10-month athletic trainer. Primary sport oversight responsibilities include: men’s lacrosse, volleyball, beach volleyball, cross country, and men’s tennis. Candidate must be available to work nights and weekends as well as travel with teams. The position is anticipated to begin on 8/5/2024.

Job Description

• Duties include but are not limited to:
• Work under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine.
• Follow the medical guidelines provided by the Team Physicians.
• Plan, coordinate, organize and manage the daily treatment, rehabilitation and injury evaluations for Saint Leo student-athletes, emphasizing prevention of athletic injuries.
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation of all injuries and general medical incidents using the Sportsware record-keeping system; including initial SOAP notes, daily progress notes, treatment records, rehabilitation programs, and appointment logs.
• Be knowledgeable of and enforce all Saint Leo Sports Medicine/Athletics policies and procedures including but not limited to drug and substance abuse, mental health, concussion management, lightning, heat illness, nutrition and supplements, and catastrophic incidents.
• Be knowledgeable of the medical emergency action plan for all assigned venues and ensure that the appropriate emergency equipment is available at each event.
• Maintain a positive report and relationship with the athletic department staff, student-athletes, and college faculty/staff.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in athletic training preferred from an accredited institution in athletic training
• Eligible for Florida State Licensure
• Certified by Board of Certification (BOC)
• Basic life support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Skills:

• Care and prevention of injuries.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent record keeping.
• Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Office

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Annual dues covered (BOC, NATA, FL licensure, conferences)
• Possibility of CEU

Special Instructions

Required Documents

In addition to a resume, the following documents are required for consideration. Please upload documents in the second step of the application packet process:

• Cover Letter
• Values Statement - (500 words or less), should highlight how your philosophy and practices fit the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Saint Leo University. The Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Core Values are available on the Saint Leo website at https://www.saintleo.edu/about/mission-values.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here:Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

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