Outreach Athletic Trainer - Softball, Queens University

Variable; travel with team as needed.

This position will primarily support softball at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. Queens University Athletics supports a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program that emphasizes competitive excellence, student-athlete well-being and development. With a strong commitment to sports medicine, performance, and injury prevention, Queens Athletics fosters a collaborative environment where athletic trainers play a vital role in delivering high-quality medical care, rehabilitation, and education to student-athletes. The department values integrity, teamwork, and innovation while supporting the academic and athletic success of its student-athletes.

• →Excellent leadership qualities and decision-making skills, as well problem-solving abilities.
• →Ability to work independently & confidently with little daily supervision.
• →Interact with staff/visitors with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds.
• →Promotes an open atmosphere of communication. Communicates is a professional and timely manner with coaches, physicians, administration staff, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
• →Informs supervisor, coach, and the healthcare team of issues and resolutions to potential problems as appropriate. Communicates pertinent information horizontally and laterally.
• →Maintain confidentiality (FERPA/HIPAA) in matters relating to employees, community partners, patient, family & visitors.
• →Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology with patients, parents, coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• →Works within the Sports Medicine Team concept and accepts assignments based on department need and organizational needs and provides medical coverage as needed.
• →Initiate problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with peers.
• →Participate in and maintain competencies required for the position and specific unit/area(s) of assignment.
• →Ability to work well with all ages, races, class, and gender of people.
• →Identifies social work resources within the Medical Center for athletes who are uninsured or underinsured.
• →Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension and expression. Relay information appropriately over telephone, computers, and other communication devices.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• →Set hours may vary depending upon departmental needs.
• →Some night and/or weekend work required.
• →Athletic trainer will provide services in the on-site high school athletic training room.
• →Accept assignments based on department and organizational needs.
• →Ability to manage a stressful work environment that includes frequent interruptions.
• →Athletic fields may be noisy, hectic, & stressful at times including frequent interruptions.
• →Situational awareness may be necessary.
• →Possible exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and patient elements.
• →Will occasionally encounter emergency and crisis situations.

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