Athletic Trainer

**BASIC FUNCTION:** To serve as Head Athletic Trainer to the athletic program working with varsity athletes in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.   **CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Provides services to athletes who are participating on VTSU-Lyndon varsity athletic teams. * Identify, assess and care for athletic injuries, including referral to physicians and outside medical facilities as appropriate. * Manage and rehabilitate injuries under a physician’s direction as appropriate. * Coordinate an ongoing injury prevention program through conditioning, safety checks, and formal and informal instruction of athletes in injury prevention. * Coordinate proper physical screening examinations for all VTSU-Lyndon athletes. * Consult with coaches when appropriate. * Maintain appropriate clinical records and prepare reports as required. * Administer a college-wide program for the prevention and care of athletic injuries. * Keep up-to-date on current developments in athletic training methods, technology, and trends in athletic education. * Supervision of Associate Athlete Trainer.   **SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** General supervision is received from the Athletic Director.   **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Bachelor of Science in athletic training, sports medicine, physical education, or related/appropriate discipline with masters preferred; plus two years of relevant higher education athletics experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. * National Athletic Trainers Association Certification (NATABOC) for at least two years. * Strong academic orientation and a sincere interest in the professional preparation of student athletic trainers enrolled in an athletic training education program. * Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist eligible. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:** Knowledge: * Ability to deal effectively with students, college personnel, and others outside of the university. * Understanding of the educational goals and objectives of Vermont State University including attention to accessibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion. * Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural setting. * Awareness of developmental, holistic, and proactive approaches to student success. Skills: * Strong and varied technical skills and interest in recreational activities. * Broad base of knowledge and skills related to athletic facilities, management, coaching, recruiting and other relevant experience. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Experience with (or ability to learn) technologies such as SSE, Colleague, Self-Service, Slate, Microsoft products, and Perceptive Content. * Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines. * Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. * Must be a certified Athletic Trainer. Abilities: * Demonstrated ability to positively influence student skill development, such as communication skills, leadership skills, academic skills, technical skills, non-cognitive or ‘soft’ skills, and social skills. * Demonstrated ability to foster student development in the attainment of student success goals, such as academic purpose, sense of belonging/identity, agency, career readiness, civic readiness, access & equity. * Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes, including attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion. * Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment. * Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals within the University and capacity to work as part of a team to collaborate and choose student success. * Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel as well as external stakeholders in carrying out the various coordination, liaison, and other aspects of the job. * Ability to work weekends and evenings. Scheduled Hours Weekly: 37.5 Budgeted Wage for this Position: $54,000 - $58,000 Exempt Status: Exempt Grade: S12 Job Posting Responsibilities: Unit Determination: Professional, Administrative, Technical - VSC United Professionals