Sports Medicine - Athletic Trainer

Description

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At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together!

Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.

By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together!

Westcliff Athletics is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and competes in the California Pacific Conference (Cal Pac). Westcliff Athletics is a growing program, currently sponsoring the following intercollegiate sports:

• Baseball
• Men’s /Women’s Basketball
• Cheer (Co-Ed)
• Men’s/ Women’s Cross Country
• Men’s/ Women’s Soccer
• Softball
• Surf (Co-Ed)
• Men’s/ Women’s Volleyball
• Men’s/Women’s Wrestling

Years of

Experience:

2+ years preferred

Education: Master’s Degree Required

Certification/Licenses: Must be BOC certified, current CPR/AED certification, NATA Membership preferred

Applied Knowledge:
Athletic trainers must be knowledgeable about risk reduction, wellness and health literacy; assessment, evaluation and diagnosis of injuries and illnesses; critical incident management; therapeutic intervention and healthcare administration and professional responsibility.

Decision-Making

Skills:

Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions.

Attention to Detail:
Athletic trainers should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively in high-stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff, and families.

Must be able to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

• The Sports Medicine Team is essential in supporting the health and performance of the Westcliff student-athletes while contributing to the excellence of the athletic programs.
• Adhere to Westcliff University, Westcliff University Athletics, California Pacific Conference and NAIA policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of departmental activities, sports schedules and procedures.
• Foster cooperative relationships with fellow staff members within the department.
• Support the athletic department goals and philosophies as described by the Director of Athletics and work to achieve and uphold the department's mission statement and core values.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward performing job duties and in working with other staff members.
• Exhibit professional decorum during working hours.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments and at various times of the day, including weekends and holidays.
• Proficient in computer skills
• CPR/AED certified and current membership with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) are required.

• Assist with the organization and supervision of student-athletes in all sports, with primary sports responsibility will be determined by the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine
• Assist with pre-participation physical examinations and medical clearance paperwork.
• Pre…