Associate Athletic Trainer

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation:
Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 134 NCAA team championships, have won the Women’s Capital One Cup four of the last five years, and have brought home the Learfield Directors’ Cup for 26 of the possible 29 seasons. We also support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

We are searching for an Associate Athletic Trainer to be assigned to Varsity programs within the DAPER athletic training department. Reporting to the Director of Athletic Training, you will provide athletic training services to the Stanford University student-athletes as well as supervise other Athletic Training staff. You will communicate regularly with team physicians, coaches, administrators, parents, and support staff responsible for the health, wellbeing, and performance of our student athletes. This position is based on the Stanford main campus.
 
Your responsibilities include:

• Management, Leadership and Interpersonal Relations:
     o    Provide leadership in administrative areas, as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training.
     o    Sit on the leadership team and provide management in administrative areas, as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training.
     o    Participate in the hiring, training, and development of athletic training staff. 
     o    Develop and maintain effective working relationships by collaborating frequently with fellow athletic trainers, sports medicine physicians and clinic staff, sports nutritionists, physical therapists, sports psychologists, and sports performance coaches.
     o    Support the management and mentorship for advanced postgraduate athletic trainers and athletic training students.
• Medical Care:

               o    Provide a high-level of athletic training service delivery, including injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion, examination, assessment, diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, therapeutic intervention, and administration of student-athlete healthcare.   
               o    Provide effective written and oral communication between student athletes, coaches, administrators, and team physicians regarding the status and progress of injured student-athletes.
               o    As appropriate, make timely referrals to team physicians, physical therapists for further assessment, testing, and evaluation.
               o    Monitor and coordinate care of assigned teams and others as identified by the Director of Athletic Training.
               o    Provide coverage for on-site and away practices and competitions for assigned teams.
               o    Provide injury examination, assessment, and diagnosis at home and away venues and in the athletic training room. 
               o    Provide daily injury reports of all encounters with sufficient detail for review by coaches, Director of Athletic Training and team physicians.
               o    Make participation status and/or return-to-play decisions during practices and competitions.
               o    Ensure emergency readiness at all sanctioned practices and events.  Maintain and practice emergency protocols including CPR, two-way communication, emergency transportation and evacuation, liaison with emergency transport carriers and emergency department
               o    Assist with the coordination of Pre-Participation examinations.
               o    Ensure student-athlete compliance with prescribed treatment guidelines. 
               o    Maintain a safe environment for the student-athlete at home venues including preparation of the venue, hydration, field supplies, preparation for emergency care and evacuation, attention to injury prevention, general safety and environmental concerns.
               o    Collaborate frequently with licensed physical therapists regarding the rehabilitation progress and return to play planning of injured student athletes.
               o    Fit appliances, braces and devices for control of joint motion and limb protection.
               o    Assist in planning and organization of staff development opportunities, including in-services and continuing education with colleagues and other relevant personnel.
               o    Travel, evening and weekend work is expected.

• Compliance:
       o    Assure confidentiality of student-athlete medical records.
       o    Develop competency with training and adherence to appropriate regulatory requirements (HIPAA, blood borne pathogens, annual immunizations, etc.)
       o    Maintain and upkeep of Athletic Training Center and satellite facilities as designated.
       o    Adherence to all policies and procedures as identified by the Department of Athletics and Stanford Sports Medicine. 
        o    Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training.