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Req #: 232527

Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Posting Date: 03/27/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $3,462 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)

This is an entry level, full-time, non-renewable 12-month position from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard. ( https://gohuskies.com/sports/2023/8/26/ica-candidate-dashboard.aspx)

This position reports to the Head Football Athletic Trainer.

Act as primary on site research coordinator, involving participant consent, data acquisition and upload, equipment maintenance, distribution and cleaning for research study involving head impacts in an NCAA Division I football program. (40%)

Assist football medical staff with administering comprehensive athletic training services to the University of Washington Football team. Provide prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses, counseling and education to student-athletes as needed. Work collaboratively with team physicians and other allied health care professionals. (40%)

Ensure accurate and thorough record keeping and documentation. Assist with other athletic training and administrative duties as assigned. Adhere to and carry out established policies and procedures. (15%)

The successful candidate will also have the option to participate in a didactic educational course, monthly grand rounds and journal club with the UW Medical Team. This position may also involve educational rotations with team physicians and medical specialists including physiatry, casting, nutrition, psychology, wellness services and others as assigned by the education director, when scheduling allows. (5%)

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in athletic training or other sports medicine area of study completed before the start of employment term. Must be eligible to sit for NATABOC certification and successfully pass before the start of employment. Must have current CPR and First Aid/AED certifications and must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Washington.

Successful candidates must have entry level proficiency in manual therapy, functional movement assessments, sport specific rehabilitation and injury prevention programs; have a demonstrated ability to relate to both men's and women's athletic injuries and health related issues; have a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with other intercollegiate athletic staff, coaches, and the local medical community, and must have excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to work independently.

Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.