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Head Football Athletic Trainer

University Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type: Full time
Duration Type: Regular
Compensation Grade: Administration & Operations
Wage Ranges: Click here to see our Wage Ranges
Work Location: Central Campus
Worksite Address: 70 Tower Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511
Work Week: Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)
Searchable Job Family: Athletics
Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5

Position Focus:
The head football athletic trainer will lead the day-to-day management of the athletic medicine operation as it pertains to football student-athletes. In this position, they will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals providing medical care to intercollegiate athletes and will lead the football athletic medicine team, including other athletic trainers and athletic training student interns. The head football athletic trainer will also design and implement treatment and care plans to rehabilitate student-athletes, including post-operative patients, to improve performance, and safely return them to full activity levels.


Essential Duties:
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. 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 of Science Degree in Physical Therapy or Allied Health Sciences required and two years of experience as an Athletic Trainer at the collegiate level or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of NCAA and Ivy League regulations.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Strong background in providing athletic training to varsity football athletes.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Strong communication skills both oral and written.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Dedicated, passionate and highly motivated. Ability to work evenings, weekends and occasionally travel.


Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:


Drug Screen: No
Health Screening: No

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.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines



Posting Disclaimer:
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 particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

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