About the Role
The Campus Recreation Trainer will assist with the daily operations of the Athletic Training Clinic, providing comprehensive patient care to a diverse population and ensuring effective coverage for club sports and events.
Responsibilities
- Assist with evaluating and treating athletic injuries, consulting with a physician and the Head Athletic Trainer.
- Oversee the operations of the Athletic Training Clinic, ensuring a safe and efficient environment.
- Provide athletic training services to students, club sports participants, intramural participants, alumni members, community members, and faculty/staff.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Conduct injury assessments, rehabilitation, and therapeutic exercises.
- Report injuries, evaluations, and treatments in the electronic medical records program.
- Coordinate and provide trainer coverage for on-campus games and events, ensuring participant safety.
- Utilize emergency action plans for events as needed.
- Establish and maintain relationships with on and off-campus medical facilities.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
- Assist in processing insurance claims for patients.
- Capture and maintain medical and treatment records within the clinic.
- Exhibit behavior that supports the university's mission, vision, and values.
- Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.
- Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requirements
- Typically a Bachelors degree or equivalent.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- NATA, CPR, and First Aid Certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge in physical therapy techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge in medical terminology as it relates to follow-up care.
- Demonstrated knowledge in human physiology and anatomy as it relates to athletic performance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of simple card filing systems.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in athletic training or a clinical setting.
- Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.
- CPR/First Aid/AED, Basic Life Support or Certified Professional Rescuer Certification.
- National Athletic Trainers Association Member in good standing preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift 50lbs with appropriate accommodation.
Skills
- Physical therapy techniques
- Medical terminology
- Human physiology and anatomy
- Athletic performance
- Card filing systems
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
Location
- On campus
Work Type
- Staff Per-Diem
- Fixed Term
- Seasonal
Experience Level
- Minimum 1 year of experience
Education Level
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Master’s degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $0.00 - $25.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
About the Company
- Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.
Equal Opportunity
- LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law.
- We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply.
- LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.
- Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at hr@lmu.edu or by phone at (310) 338-2723.
- Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.
- When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying.
- Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.
- LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.
