Entry Level Fitness Instructor Jobs

The Athletics Department at Bryant University invites applications for an Associate Athletic Trainer who will specifically work with the Men’s Football Program as well as other assigned varsity sports programs. Bryant University is an NCAA Division I program, sponsoring 25 varsity sports, and is a member of the America East Conference with affiliation with the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) for Football.

This position reports directly to the Head Athletic Trainer and is responsible for assisting in the comprehensive medical care, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes across the University’s 25 Division I varsity sports programs. The Associate Athletic Trainer also monitors and follows up on physicals, health records, conditioning and rehabilitation records. This is full-time, 12-month position, with excellent benefits.

Bryant University is a private New England university with a tradition of innovation and a global vision for success. Our new strategic plan, Vision 2030 , sets a trajectory for the next decade through academic excellence, outstanding student life, competitive athletics and student outcomes among the nation’s top 1% for ROI.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in providing proper and timely treatment of injuries to athletes participating in varsity intercollegiate programs by administering first aid and helping to evaluate the need for further medical treatment, administering identified therapies to rehabilitate injuries, including pre- and post-operative therapies, properly training students in athletic training processes and counseling students on appropriate conditioning; helping in establishing and monitoring schedules to ensure appropriate athletic training coverage at all home and away events, including practices as appropriate; working with the team physician and other medical personnel where appropriate, to set up and administer medical appointments; inputting and monitoring an electronic records system, which tracks physicals, injuries, treatments and insurance claims; monitoring and remaining within budgets, which reflect athletic priorities; ensuring athletic training room programs and facilities, supplies and equipment expenditures remain within established budgets; maintaining good relationships with coaching staff, athletes and parents, especially to discuss student injuries, student eligibility, conditioning; and, effectively recruiting hiring, evaluating and motivating student assistants as per University guidelines; performing other related responsibilities as assigned.

This position is best filled by an individual with an undergraduate degree (Master’s preferred) in Athletic Training or other related field, possesses current and active certification from the Board of Certification (BOC), is eligible or has their Athletic Training Licensure in the State of Rhode Island, is current with CPR/AED certification and has a minimum of two years of college or professional athletic training experience including experience supporting a collegiate football program. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with student athletes, athletics staff, members of the medical community and others. Demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to direct and supervise others are important to help oversee athletic training room operations and supervise student assistants. Requires the ability to lift 70 lbs. Rhode Island State Licensure is also required. Travel is required, as are evening and weekend hours. A valid driver’s license is required.

Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

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