Certified Athletic Trainer (0077768T)

Description

Title : Certified Athletic Trainer (0077768T)

Position Number : 0077768T

Hiring Unit: Athletics Department

Location: UH at Manoa

Date Posted: May 7, 2025

Pay Band: B

Salary: Salary schedules and placement information

Full time/Part Time: Full Time

Description

Title : Certified Athletic Trainer (0077768T)

Position Number : 0077768T

Hiring Unit: Athletics Department

Location: UH at Manoa

Date Posted: May 7, 2025

Pay Band: B

Salary: Salary schedules and placement information

Full time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: Special Funds

Other: Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met. For best consideration, review of application to begin May 23, 2025. Position is pending position clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities (* Denotes Essential Functions):

• *Serves as the Certified Athletic Trainer for assigned sports.
• *Renders care and management of injuries and illnesses to student-athletes for all team workouts and contests of assigned sport(s). Coverage includes traveling with the team approx. 2-3 times a month for trips of 5-7 days on average.
• *Administers first aid treatment as required by the situation, including life giving first aid, CPR and AED. Deals with potentially health hazardous situation. (i.e. communicable diseases-colds, flu, AIDS, skin infections, etc.)
• *Assesses risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation, overall wellness promotion, and prevention strategies.
• *Coordinates care with Strength and Conditioning staff on implementing injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs for each student-athlete.
• *Implements and monitors athletic training programs for rehabilitation and reconditioning per student-athlete’s diagnosis and current condition.
• *Assists the Team Physician and Head Athletic Trainer in deciding whether or not a student-athlete is physically able to compete.
• *In case of major injury or illness, refers the student-athlete to the Team Physician. If the Team Physician or Head Athletic Trainer cannot be contacted in emergency situations, makes arrangements for the student-athlete to receive competent medical care.
• *Assists in implementing and supporting the Department concussion management plan.
• *Provides game day training services which may require supporting visiting team student-athletes.
• *In the absence of the Head Athletic Trainer, individual may be in charge of the athletic training room operations.
• *Assists in coordinating athletic training room procedures (i.e. taping, treatment, equipment usage, etc.)
• Stays abreast of current literature and trends in the principles and practices of athletic training.
• *Develops and/or presents to Head Athletic Trainer oral reports and/or recommendations. Works as a team member to identify, coordinate, and evaluate challenges.
• Monitors inventory and supply orders from onset to completion, coordinates and initiates expediting actions.
• *Assists in general maintenance of modalities and rehabilitation equipment.
• *Recommends changes to program policies and standard operating procedures to improve operations to achieve the most effective and efficient service.
• *Coordinates scheduling medical appointments and transportation for the student-athlete.
• *Maintains accurate and up to date medical records and progress notes in the Electronic Medical Record system, and communications with team physicians for each student-athlete injury and illness.
• *Works closely with department Insurance Coordinator with insurance claims and to assist with resolving problems with health care providers.
• *Reviews injury and surgical reports and keep coaches, team physician, athletic training staff, medical consultants, and media relations director informed on status of injured student-athletes (as appropriate).
• *Provides general counseling and guidance to student-athletes for medical (i.e. injuries, illnesses, rehabilitation, nutritional questions, etc) and non-medical (i.e. interpersonal, social, behavioral, etc) problems including making appropriate referrals.
• *Schedules, participates and administers pre-participation physical exams for all student-athletes to determine if they are physically/mentally able to compete.
• *Supervises, educates, evaluates athletic training students and athletic training volunteers.
• *Mentors and supervises graduate student assistants and provide support for their assigned sport,
• *Coordinates on/off field medical procedures with team and/or home team physician and medical staff. Ensures that proper athletic training supplies, medications, modalities, and equipment are packed and transported with team to playing sites.
• *Works with equipment managers and staff in consultation with the appropriate Head Coach to determine whether equipment is appropriate for the sports (i.e. enough or how much protection is provided, if it’s safe, etc..)
• *Occasionally works with custodial staff when problems in locker room areas arise (i.e. cleaning when there are additional/extra or change in practice session or unsafe/unsanitary conditions are present).
• * Discusses with the equipment staff (i.e. separate washing of laundry is sometimes necessary due to individual’s health status) sanitary and hygienic needs.
• *Maintains collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the Athletics Department.
• *Promotes and maintains an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
• *Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.
• *Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
• *Knows, recognizes, and complies with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawaii and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there are reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others have occurred or will occur.
• Other Duties As Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in athletics training, physical education, kinesiology or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for athletic training in intercollegiate sports medicine; or equivalent education/training or experience or any equivalent combination of education/and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the field of athletic training in intercollegiate sports medicine as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with athletic training in intercollegiate sports medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing and spreadsheet software.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
• Valid Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer.
• Valid CPR/AED Certification.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays during athletic related scheduled events.
• Ability to administer physical therapeutic treatment after evaluating the athlete's limitation and explain and instruct the student-athlete in adhering to the treatment plan.
• Ability to apply the knowledge and skills to treat, stabilize and transport student-athlete with an injury.
• Ability to apply CPR, fracture immobilization, control hemorrhage, evaluate injuries, etc.
• Considerable knowledge of the general principles of personal hygiene, nutrition, and first aid treatment of injuries and illnesses.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques associated with intercollegiate sports medicine.
• Must possess Certified Athletic Trainer License with the State of Hawai‘i (or upon hire).
• Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawaii Driver's license (class 3), comparable driver's license, or other means of transportation, which meets position needs.
• Working knowledge of applicable NCAA, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Desirable Qualifications

• Division I athletic training experience.
• Ability to understand and work effectively in Hawai‘i’s multi-cultural society.

TO APPLY: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) resume, 3) copy of certification (if available); and 4) names of 3 professional references (include title, email and phone number).

INQUIRIES: Lyn Nakagawa, Head Athletic Trainer, lynhn@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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