Athletic Trainer
The Sports Medicine Department at Messiah University is now accepting applications for an Athletic Trainer.
Responsibilities:
This position works as a member of the Athletic Training staff to provide healthcare for athletes competing in 22 intercollegiate sports at Messiah College. Primary duties include prevention, clinical evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of injuries and illness for Messiah College intercollegiate athletes. Additional duties include organization and administration of the Athletic Training Facility.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required with current BOC Certification; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Licensed Athletic Trainer or eligible. 1-3 years of athletic training experience is required. Master’s degree in a related field and college/university experience preferred.
Skills and Characteristics: Ability to effectively assist student athletes with new/recurring injuries from athletics participation to recover physically and emotionally; Ability to clearly, accurately and fully complete medical forms related to injuries and insurance coverage; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and importance of holistic education; Demonstrate a commitment to continued learning and professional development; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to assess, evaluate, and manage crisis situations; Strong organizational skills; Ability to support and articulate the college mission and vision for higher education.
Applications: Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. All materials must be submitted electronically using this link:
https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28604
Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that enables educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and cultural intelligence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their position.
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