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Overview

Under direction of a Head Athletic Trainer, oversees the physical evaluation and treatment of student athletes to maintain maximum physical fitness and participation in athletic competition.

Required Certifications:

Certified Athletic Trainer with national certification (ATC), Connecticut state licensure, and a Bachelor's or M aster's Degree in Athletic Training.CPR/AED (BLS) certification required.

Required Skills & Abilities:

1: Ability to work with diverse population and meet multiple demands, communicate effectively, and strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

2: Excellent written and oral communication skills.

3: Knowledge of NCAA and Ivy League regulations.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Treats and rehabilitates athletes to return them to full activity levels.

2. Conducts pre-season screening and conditioning to prevent injuries during competitions

3. Administers first aid and emergency techniques; applies tape, bandages, braces and padding to injuries.

4. Recommends new or modified care treatment; documents treatments, referrals and injury reports.

5. Determines methods for educating both athletes and coaching staff on proper training techniques and modalities.

6. In conjunction with the team physician, determines when an athlete has completed a rehabilitation program and can resume an appropriate level of activity.

7. Assists team physician during clinical hours.

8. Travels with and/or oversees assigned varsity sports teams.

9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a related field and two years of experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Current certification and in good standing with the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)

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Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air.  HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.

About Yale University

Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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