College Athletic Trainers' Society

Position Title: Athletic Trainer

Req ID: 66065BR

School or Unit: University Health Services

Description: Position Description

Harvard University is the largest intercollegiate athletic department in the country with 42 varsity sports and approximately 1,200 varsity student-athletes. Harvard has long valued the lessons taught by athletic participation: the pursuit of excellence through personal development and teamwork, ethical and responsible behavior on and off the field, adherence to the spirit of rules as well as to their letter, leadership and strength of character, acceptance of victory with humility and acknowledgement of defeat with grace. In addition, Harvard Athletics believes in building community through the engagement of students, faculty, staff, and alumni and creates an environment in which neighboring communities can enjoy the Harvard experience.

The Athletic trainer works as part of Harvard University Health Services (HUHS). This position provides athletic training services to inter-collegiate athletes to ensure quality medical care, prevention, and treatment of injuries/illness. Persons must have the ability to make independent decisions in the following areas: injury assessment, injury referrals, injury care management, return to play, emergency care, communication, and administration under the supervision of the Associate Director of Sports Medicine, Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health and Performance and Team Physicians. This position requires the ability to work with strength & conditioning staff, sport coaches, athletic administration, Harvard University Health Services staff, and team physicians. Persons must possess the skills necessary to multi-task, communicate effectively with student-athletes and other parties mentioned above, complete tasks on time, and plan effective strategies to manage multiple teams and student-athletes. A staff athletic trainer is generally assigned to support specific varsity sports with various administrative responsibilities. This is a 12-month position.

MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORT TO INTER-COLLEGIATE VARSITY ATHLETES:

• Coordinates medical care of intercollegiate student-athletes consistent with the Harvard University Athletic Training Guidelines. Care includes the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions of injuries and/or illnesses.
• Makes independent and appropriate decisions regarding therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy treatments and return to play.
• Supports assigned varsity teams; available for walk in care; supports special events as assigned.
• Implements measures to prevent injuries and prepare athletes for practice and competition, including taping, bracing, therapeutic exercise, movement screens, and wearable technology.
• Refers student-athletes to team physicians as appropriate and to implements physicians' instructions regarding management of athletic injuries.
• Communicates professionally and effectively across a large, diverse population including, but not limited to, all student-athletes, athletic training staff, athletic training students, physicians, dietitian, mental health clinicians, coaches, and other sports medicine umbrella practitioners.
• Must be able to make appropriate decisions regarding the sports medicine emergency action plans and carry out plans for each athletic venue.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree required
• Valid driver's license

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inter-collegiate and/or professional athletics is preferred
• Experience with therapeutic exercise and manual therapy skills are preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills
• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently
• Candidates must maintain certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid
• Candidates must meet standards as set forth by Harvard University Health Services credentialing process
• Candidates must continue to meet NATABOC and state licensure requirements during their employment
• A valid drivers' license and ability to drive a vehicle is required

Working Conditions

• BOC certification
• CPR and First Aid
• Eligible for MA Athletic Training Licensure

Working Conditions

• Travel may be required
• May be required to work nights and weekends

Additional Information

Position Description Continued:

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and maintains medical records, including but not limited to the documentation of injury reports, medical treatments, rehabilitation programs, medical referrals, and other medical records.
• Ability to carry out various administrative responsibilities needed to maintain operational procedures of a Division One Athletic Training Facility as assigned by Associate Director of Sports Medicine and/or Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Health and Performance
• Supports the education of "transition to practice" certified athletic trainers through education and mentorship of this program.
• Preceptor towards undergraduate and graduate athletic training students.
• Maintains BOC certification; Massachusetts State licensure; and CPR/First Aid certification.

COMPLIANCE:

• Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of Harvard University, Harvard University Health Services (HUHS), and the Athletics department.
• Employs the standards, practices, and procedures of the Ivy League, National Collegiate Athletic Association and National Athletic Trainer's Association.
• Completes and complies with all HUHS and FAS training requirements.
• Reports non-compliance incidents to their supervisor, manager, and/or Compliance Officer

Additional Information:

• Harvard University requires a pre-employment reference and background screening.
• Harvard University is unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
• This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.

About Us

Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) is a campus-based health care organization devoted exclusively to members of the Harvard community. Our work includes multi-specialty ambulatory medical care, behavioral and mental health services, and campus public health. HUHS also manages two self-funded health insurance plans, the Harvard University Group Health Plan (HUGHP, for university employees and dependents) and the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP, for students and dependents).

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.