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Central Washington University Assistant Athletic Trainer in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join our Athletics Administration team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a 11-month cyclic campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $37,740 - $44,724 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in all aspects of the athletic training program. Uses independent judgment to administer, counsel and provide sport medicine coverage to the athletes, athletic practices, games, matches and various activities. This position works closely with the Head Athletic Trainer for daily scheduling and identifying needs of the CWU intercollegiate athletes and the Athletic Department in carrying out assigned responsibilities. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties Athletic Injury Care: - Assist and independently administer injury related services up to and including assessment, treatment, counseling to all student athletes during practices and games such as taping and rehabilitation using sport medicine prevention techniques - Prepare for practices, games, and matches by treating all athlete injuries - Develop and manage a rehabilitation program for specific assigned sport areas to care for athletic injuries - Communicate and collaborate with other departments in athletics' administration, academics, sports information and strength and conditioning - Enter and track injury and treatment records of the student-athletes using injury monitoring system software - Make referrals and monitor student athlete's progress when referred to other facilities - Communicate with physicians about rehabilitation and treatment of student-athlete injuries - Assist with coordination and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete - Serve as a secondary point of contact for the Student Medical and Counseling Clinic to refer students for health-related injuries and counseling services - Assist in management of the athletic training room, including equipping, maintena