Assistant Athletic Trainer

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Athletic Trainer Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service. Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service. The University seeks a Full-time, 9.5 month, Assistant Athletic Trainer for its Athletic Department on the Mount Vernon main campus. The position reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and is available immediately, upon appointment of a successful candidate. The candidate will be able to contribute to the retirement plan.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Emergency care of injuries/wounds Refer physical and mental injuries pertaining to athletes, i.e., physicals, x-rays, MRI's, operations, etc. Refer ill student-athletes to Student Health Services Cover practices and games Follow-up and keep documentation of all injuries, treatments, surgeries, and rehabilitation Take care of equipment and Athletic Training Clinic areas; clean/maintain them as necessary Communicate with doctors, coaches, and athletes Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies Other responsibilities pertaining to athletic training as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Athletics Expectations for the successful candidate: Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience and mission fit Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE approved institution required, Master's degree preferred. 2-5 years of college/university experience preferred. BLS HealthCare Provider CPR/AED Certification (Instructor's certification preferred) through either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. National Certification for the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification and Ohio State Licensure for Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers' Board Approaches every assignment and responsibility from a Christian perspective, exhibiting ethics, integrity and professionalism in all dealings Basic knowledge of student development theories, spiritual formation, and student development in Christian higher education Experience in management, administration, and organizational leadership. Experience working with a budget Working understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Clear and concise interpersonal communication. Must be comfortable in small and large group settings, along with communicating with students. Spirit of hospitality and inclusivity Ability to confidentially handle personal health information, sensitive inquiries, and contacts with institutional leadership as well as students Must be capable of sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time, frequent use of stairs, ability to lift 100 pounds Experience with Athletic Training EMR, especially Sportsware Online (SWOL) preferred. To be considered for this position, please email a resume to mvnu.recruiting@mvnu.edu and complete the application, found at: http://mvnu.edu/jobs . Applicants submitting materials via email should attach either a Microsoft Word or .PDF File. Alternatively, materials can be mailed to: Mount Vernon Nazarene University Human Resources 800 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050 Professional and personal references are required, consistent with the responsibilities associated with this position. A background check will be performed prior to appointment. Mount Vernon Nazarene University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military service in administering its employment policies and practices. As a religious educational institution under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, the University is permitted by law to consider religious beliefs/practices in making employment decisions and does so to achieve its mission. The University requires as a condition of employment that all employees subscribe to standards of the Church of the Nazarene and conduct their lives in accordance therewith.