Assistant Athletic Trainer

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 [email protected] and complete the application, found at: http://mvnu.edu/jobs/application . Applicants submitting materials via email should attach&nbs