Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletic's Department

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice. 

At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and  Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, acquire and share knowledge.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer, under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer and the Director of Athletics, is a key element in providing medical coverage for both varsity and junior varsity athletic programs, including a diverse population of over 500 student-athletes.  Pacific University is a member of the Northwest Conference (NWC) and a NCAA Division III institution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in all aspects of administering a quality Athletic Training Program for intercollegiate sports.
• Provide care to all student-athletes including prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.
• Proactively support students from historically marginalized backgrounds.
• Provide general athletic training room services.
• Maintain communication with Pacific University’s team physician.
• Provide medical services during practices and competitions, home and away, throughout the academic year and vacation periods as necessary.
• Assist with the supervision and maintenance of Pacific University’s medical facility for athletes.
• Provide medical consultation as requested by athlete, coaches, and parents.
• Assist with the provision of medical care for visiting athletic teams.
• Communicate on a regular basis with coaches about the status of their injured players.
• Review physical exams and medical histories for each athlete.
• Monitor pre-existing health conditions of student-athletes.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate athletic injury care records and reports as required following all NCAA, HIPPA, and NATA guidelines.
• Responsible for communicating to student-athletes and coaches the Department’s health insurance policies.
• Participate in regularly scheduled staff and department meetings.
• Follow and enforce all Pacific University, NCAA, NWC medical policies and procedures.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or Director of Athletics.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required.

At least two years of experience working in athletic training at the collegiate level.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:

• NATABOC certification required before beginning employment.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Registered with the Oregon Health Licensing Board prior to employment.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required before beginning employment.
• Ability to work business and extended hours including evening and weekends.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and without supervision with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain pleasant, efficient and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and the general public.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and projects simultaneously.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills (including computer proficiency).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal athletic training environment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

_x_Climbing  _x_Balancing  _x_Stooping  _x_Kneeling  _x_Crouching  _x_Crawling  _x_Reaching  _x_Standing

 x_Walking  _x_Pushing  _x_Pulling  _x_Lifting _x_Fingering  _x_Grasping  _x_Feeling  _x_Talking  _x_Hearing

_x_Repetitive motion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

__Sedentary work  __Light work  __Medium work  _x_Heavy work  __Very Heavy work   __Visual acuity

APPLICATION:  Please upload your cover letter, resume and names and phone numbers of three professional references. Please name your documents as shown in the following example: (Example:  Adams_Amy letter, Adams_Amy resume, Adams_Amy references).

At Pacific University we are dedicated to providing experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity minded, and responsive. We continue to develop our equity practices with a particular focus on racial equity.

For qualifying employees, our benefits include generous paid time off for vacation, holidays (including winter break) and sick leave. We offer medical coverage with alternative care (in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction), comprehensive dental, vision plans, 9% contribution to retirement after one year of service with no match required, free mental health appointments, and tuition remission for employees and their dependents. We cover employer paid life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance. On campus benefits include free access to our sports facility and library, with discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and gear rentals through our outdoor program (kayaks, snow shoes, bikes and more).

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Studies have shown that candidates that are female and/or BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications they find in the job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be a person who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every minimum qualification described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of Pacific University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military, veteran or Vietnam Era status, or any other protected classification recognized by applicable law, in admission, access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other applicable state or federal law, or city ordinance. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, provost@pacificu.edu.

Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified by telephone.  The hiring process normally consists of several interviews and can last several weeks depending on the position.  All applicants will be notified once the position is filled.  Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.