Position Announcement – [Stanford University Athletic Training Contingent Temp Position]
Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation:
Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 126 NCAA championship titles, completed an unprecedented sweep of both the men’s and women’s Capital One Cups, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup for 25 straight years. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the University’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively.
Daily responsibilities include:
· Provide an athletic training service delivery, including injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion, examination, assessment, diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, therapeutic intervention, and administration of student-athlete healthcare.
· Provide effective written and oral communication between student athletes, coaches, administrators, and team physicians regarding the status and progress of injured student-athletes.
· As appropriate, make timely referrals to team physicians, physical therapists for further assessment, testing, and evaluation.
· Monitor and coordinate care of assigned teams and others as identified by the Director of Athletic Training.
· Provide coverage for on-site and away practices and competitions for assigned teams.
· Provide injury examination, assessment, and diagnosis at home and away venues and in the athletic training room.
· Provide the injury reports of all encounters with sufficient detail for review by coaches, Director of Athletic Training and team physicians.
· Make participation status and/or return-to-play decisions during practices and competitions.
· Ensure emergency readiness at all sanctioned practices and events. Maintain and practice emergency protocols including CPR, two-way communication, emergency transportation and evacuation, liaison with emergency transport carriers and emergency departments.
· Ensure student-athlete compliance with prescribed treatment guidelines.
· Collaborate frequently with licensed physical therapists regarding the rehabilitation progress and return to play planning of injured student athletes.
· Assure confidentiality of student-athlete medical records.
· Maintain a safe environment for the student-athlete at home venues including preparation of the venue, hydration, field supplies, preparation for emergency care and evacuation, attention to injury prevention, general safety and environmental concerns.
· Travel, evening and weekend work is expected.
· Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be currently NATABOC certified.
- Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Hold current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
Abilities required:
- Ability to work long hours with irregular schedules is required.
- Ability to engage in physically demanding, manual tasks are required.
DAPER’s Integrity:
This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for assuring that his/her involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Pac-12 rules and regulations.
*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
This is a 8-week position, were expected to begin on Monday, October 10, 2022, and end on Friday December, 9, 2022.
The rate for this position is $40 an hour, and 40 hours max a week.
If interested in applying, please send an email with the subject header “Stanford University Athletic Training Contingent Temp Position - Last Name, First Name.” Please attach cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references as one PDF file to Tomoo Yamada, Associate Director, Athletic Training at tomooy@stanford.edu