Assistant Athletics Trainer (Football Assistant+)

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Posting Number:

20254347S

Position Title:

Assistant Athletics Trainer (Football Assistant+)

Position Type:

Staff

Posting Details

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Posting Number:

20254347S

Position Title:

Assistant Athletics Trainer (Football Assistant+)

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:

733-Athletics - Training Room

Position Summary:

The Assistant Athletics Trainer, under the license of our Team Physician, will assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine in all activities related to the delivery of health care to our varsity student-athletes in assigned sports (football assistant + primary on another sport) which includes working cooperatively and in conjunction with the Strength & Conditioning Staff. Design, implement and supervise appropriate treatment and rehabilitation programs for student-athletes, by maximizing and individualizing integrated training programs to achieve desired outcomes.

All duties must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and

NCAA

regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the coordination and supervision of Villanova’s Division I varsity athletic programs (as assigned; including, but not limited to primary sport(s) assignments). Responsible for all phases of student-athlete healthcare

Assist the Assistant AD, Sports Medicine with duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, supervisory day-to-day operations of the sports medicine facilities, the implementation of the Athletics Department drug testing program

,

hiring and recruitment of Sports Medicine Department personnel, departmental budget oversight, drafting and implementing policies and procedures.

Design and implement treatment and rehab programs for time-loss and post-surgical rehab cases.

Serve as a liaison between Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, and Physical Therapy staff regarding rehabilitation programs.

Serve as liaison with the Student Health Center and outside medical practices associated with the care of varsity student-athletes.

Responsible for daily electronic medical documentation for all student-athletes.

Perform additional duties, assist with coverage of other sports, as needed, and assist with special projects as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in sports medicine/athletic training or related field; current

NATA

certification; Pennsylvania Athletic Training Class A Certification required. Current

CPR

/

AED

for the Professional Rescuer Certification.

Minimum Work Experience:

Two years+ (Assistant Athletic Trainer) of progressive athletic training experience.

Must have extensive experience with post-surgical rehabilitation.

Specific Job Knowledge:

Extensive clinical athletic training experience including: preventive, evaluative, and rehabilitative skills.

Must have knowledge of health care insurance issues and drug testing protocols.

Work Skills:

Ability to create and maintain medical documentation records, including S.O.A.P. notes, daily rehab updates, and injury reports and proficiency with personal computer applications necessary.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to demonstrate and instruct during rehab and functional training protocols.

Equipment Knowledge:

Ability to utilize therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with football

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Working Conditions:

Considerable time spent outside in various weather conditions

Travel required

Early morning 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:

Posting Date:

04/28/2025

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience.

Salary Band:

13

Job Classification:

exempt

References Needed

References Needed

| Minimum Number of References Needed | 3 | | Maximum Number of References Needed | 3 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Glassdoor
   • Chronicle Vitae
   • Academic Keys
   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
   • Diversity Association/Publication Website
   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
   • Referred by a current employee
   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
   • Browsing the Villanova website
   • Cabrini University employee
   • Other

2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

2. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

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