About Central College:
Central College in Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor, its leadership formation and, most importantly, for its work creating genuine connections among students, faculty, coaches and alumni that help graduates realize their career aspirations for a lifetime. We are steadfastly dedicated to cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. The Central experience is rooted in exploration and self-discovery and enhanced by life in a residential community of 1,150 students with wide-ranging perspectives. Founded in 1853, Central values its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference.
Central's home of Pella, Iowa, is a thriving community of more than 10,000. Pella impressively appears in Oprah's 2021 60 Charming American Towns You Haven't Heard of But Should Visit ASAP. The community is famous for its annual Tulip Time Festival, its Dutch pastries and its fully functional 1850s-style windmill. In fact, Pella has it all! Pella is located just minutes from Red Rock Lake, Iowa's largest lake, and is the corporate headquarters of several international companies, including Vermeer Corporation, Pella Corporation, Precision, Inc., and Lely North America.
Niche.com named Pella one of the Best Places to Raise a Family in Iowa and one of the Best Places to Live in Iowa in 2021.
Read more about our welcome statement and our covenant with the RCA.
Job Description:
Responsible to the Head Athletic Trainer and Athletics Director for providing athletic training services to student-athletes and supervision of athletic training students. The person in this position will also assist in the athletic training coverage for athletic summer camps.
Essential Duties:
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Perform athletic training duties during athletic events both home and away and including athletic summer camps:
- injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation
- professional consultations
- provide first responder coverage
- Maintain adequate and appropriate records for all athletic camp participants
- Assist in Health and Safety Programs by delivering various conditioning and educational programs to a varied population
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Assist in liability control activities including:
- maintaining adequate and appropriate records and monitor drug and supply inventories
- coordination of athlete physical exam and insurance information
- Maintain departmental emergency plan and equipment
- Participation in college committees, professional activities at all levels, and community service activities
- Assist with prospective student recruiting efforts via phone, mail, email, and campus visits
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related field and Board of Certification required. Master's degree and two/three years of effective experience preferred.
- Eligible for license in Iowa.
- Certification as CPR, First Aid and AED Instructor beneficial but not required.
- Ability to travel.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends.
- Knowledge of injury tracking software programs, Microsoft Office and various modalities preferred.
Link to Apply is below:
Assistant Athletic Trainer