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Posting Number: 20240556T
Position Title: Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer Certified (ATC) - Football
Position Type: Temp/Intern
Location: Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: temporary
Approximate Number of Hours per Week  
Department: 733-Athletics - Training Room
Position Summary: Under the license of the Team Physician, the Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer will provide essential support to the Director of Sports Medicine and the Head Football Athletic Trainer for approximately a three-month period (August through October). This position primarily focuses on delivering healthcare services to varsity student-athletes, with a primary emphasis on the football program. The Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer will collaborate closely with the Strength & Conditioning Staff and other relevant stakeholders. All duties must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities: Direct Care and Rehabilitation: Design, implement, and monitor treatment and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes dealing with time-loss injuries. Maintain electronic medical documentation for all student-athletes on a daily basis. Coordination and Liaison: Assist in coordinating and overseeing the provision of healthcare services to student-athletes, primarily within the football program. Serve as a liaison between the Sports Medicine staff and the Strength & Conditioning staff regarding rehabilitation programs. Manage external accounts, including pharmacy and physical therapy, and liaise with medical practices associated with student-athlete care. Administrative and Support: Assist in the daily operations and upkeep of the athletic training facility. Undertake additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and/or the Head Football Athletic Trainer.
Minimum Qualifications: Formal Education

 

  • * Bachelor’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or a related field.
  • * Current BOC certification.
  • * Pennsylvania Athletic Training Class A Certification required by the start date.
  • * Current CPR/AED Certification for the Professional Rescuer.
Work Experience
  • * 3-5 years of progressive athletic training experience, including preventive, evaluative, and rehabilitative skills.
Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)
  • * Excellent verbal and written skill
  • * Ability to interact with a diverse department, coaching staffs, and university constituencies.
  • * Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner
Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area)
  • * Proficiency in health care insurance issues and drug testing protocols.
  • * Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Applicable Systems in order to track injury and treatment records of the student-athletes.
Equipment Knowledge
  • * Familiarity with therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative equipment.
Preferred Qualifications: Formal Education

 

  • * Master’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or related field preferred.
Work Experience
  • * Experience in a collegiate Division I, II, or III program.
  • * Experience in post-surgical rehabilitation.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
  • * Some weekend travel is expected.
  • * Hours also include nights and weekends to support games, practices, and treatments.
  • * Must be physically fit to lift equipment, ability to lift student-athletes, heavy manipulation of athlete’s bodies for physical conditioning and physical therapy.
Special Message to Applicants:  
EEO Statement Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Posting Date: 04/12/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):  
Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience.
Job Classification: exempt

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. 1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
    • * Indeed.com
    • * Higheredjobs.com
    • * LinkedIn
    • * Glassdoor
    • * Chronicle Vitae
    • * Academic Keys
    • * PA CareerLink/JobGateway
    • * Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
    • * Diversity Association/Publication Website
    • * Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
    • * Referred by a current employee
    • * Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
    • * Heard about it at a conference or career fair
    • * Browsing the Villanova website
    • * Cabrini University employee
    • * Other
  2. 2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

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  3. 3. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as:Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; andSuch contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU.Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: Parents/Legal Guardians Coaches (high school, college, club) Personal/Skills Trainers Relatives Strength Coach AdvisorsConsistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any:Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N
    • * Yes
    • * No
  4. 4. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as:Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; andSuch contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU.Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: Parents/Legal Guardians Coaches (high school, college, club) Personal/Skills Trainers Relatives Strength Coach AdvisorsConsistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any:Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N
    • * Yes
    • * No

Documents needed to complete your application:Required Documents

  1. 1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  2. 2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

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