Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer Certified (ATC) - Women's Basketball

Villanova University, United States

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Location: Villanova, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Number: 20240560T
Position Title: Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer Certified (ATC) - Women's Basketball
Position Type: Temp/Intern
Location: Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: temporary
Approximate Number of Hours per Week
Department: 733-Athletics - Training Room
Position Summary:
Under the license of the Team Physician, the Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer will provide essential support to our Division I women’s basketball program for approximately a three-month period. This position primarily focuses on delivering healthcare services to women’s basketball student-athletes and others as assigned. The Temporary Assistant Athletics Trainer will collaborate closely with the Strength & Conditioning Staff and other relevant stakeholders.
All duties must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct Care and Rehabilitation:
  • Design, implement, and monitor treatment and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes dealing with time loss injuries or undergoing surgical rehabilitation.
  • Maintain electronic medical documentation for all student-athletes on a daily basis.



Coordination and Liaison:
  • Assist in coordinating and overseeing the provision of healthcare services to student-athletes, primarily within the women’s basketball program.
  • Coordinate healthcare services for the women’s basketball program as needed.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Sports Medicine staff and the Strength & Conditioning staff regarding rehabilitation programs women’s basketball student-athletes and others, as assigned.
  • Manage external accounts, including pharmacy and physical therapy, and liaise with medical practices associated with student-athlete care.
  • Administrative and Support:
  • Assist in the daily operations and upkeep of the athletic training facility, as needed.

PART IV: NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Less Critical Duties etc.)
  • Undertake additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Assistant AD for Sports Medicine. (5%)
Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or a related field.
  • Current BOC certification.
  • Pennsylvania Athletic Training Class A Certification required by the start date.
  • Current CPR/AED Certification for the Professional Rescuer.


Work Experience
  • 3-5 years of progressive athletic training experience, including preventive, evaluative, and rehabilitative skills.
  • Experience in post-surgical rehabilitation preferred

Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)
  • Excellent verbal and written skill
  • Ability to interact with a diverse department, coaching staffs, and university constituencies.
  • Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner

Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area)
  • Proficiency in health care insurance issues and drug testing protocols.
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Applicable Systems in order to track injury and treatment records of the student-athletes.

Equipment Knowledge
  • Familiarity with therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Formal Education
  • Master’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or related field preferred.


Work Experience
  • Experience in a collegiate Division I, II, or III program.
  • Experience in post-surgical rehabilitation.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
  • Travel required
  • Some night and weekend hours.
  • Must be physically fit to lift equipment, ability to lift student-athletes, heavy manipulation of athlete’s bodies for physical conditioning and physical therapy.
Special Message to Applicants:
EEO Statement
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Posting Date: 05/03/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.
Job Classification: exempt

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