Job description

ABOUT US

You will be joining St. Thomas University (STU) at an exciting moment! Under the dynamic leadership of President David A. Armstrong, J.D., STU has had four consecutive years of record enrollment and we’ve set fundraising records too. Our campus footprint is also growing. In the past two years alone, we’ve opened the state-of-the-art Gus Machado College of Business, a new weight room for our student athletes, as well as a turf athletic field, residence hall, and a student center. And, we are going to keep growing…more students, more programs, more facilities!

As we mark our 60th Anniversary, we are setting our sights on the future while also honoring our Cuban heritage and celebrating our Catholic Identity. Come be a part of our diverse community! We are seeking energetic innovators who will help us chart the course for the University’s sixth decade of impact! Let’s work together to attract, serve, and inspire a diverse group of students who will leave STU prepared to be ethical leaders and change agents in our global community.

Located in sunny Miami, Florida, St. Thomas University is a private, non-profit university that offers 39 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees at its picturesque 144-acre campus and through distance learning. Its academic offerings include one of the oldest (and most highly ranked) undergraduate programs in Sports Administration in the country. STU has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in Social Mobility for regional universities in the South, which means it takes students from the lowest financial strata and catapults them to much higher financial strata in only ten years. St. Thomas University is the only Catholic Archdiocesan-sponsored university in Florida, and one of the only eight Archdiocesan universities nationwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for, but not limited to, assisting in the prevention/care/treatment/rehabilitation of student-athletes and their athletic injuries during practice sessions and games, team travel, assisting in the daily operations of the Athletic Training room, and any additional duties assigned by Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in overseeing all aspects of health care for student-athletes to include, but not necessarily limited to, supervising the operations of the athletics training program and recruitment/supervision of student athletics trainers from local universities and STU.
• Provide immediate first aid, emergency care and evaluation for any injured athlete.
• Assist in the development of protocol for emergency situations during practices and games with Campus Security, Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue, and police.
• Must be present during practice times, in attendance at home contests, and maintain training room and office hours, i.e., 9:00AM - 12 Noon and 1:00PM - 4:00PM.
• Assist in working with student interns and federal work-study students to cover all home games and practices as well as schedule doctor’s appointments and referrals.
• Assist in preseason athletic physical examinations and pre-participating screening for all athletes with the Team Physicians.
• Assist in working with University’s secondary insurance company to complete insurance claims and accident/injury reports in a timely manner.
• Develop protocol for dealing with biohazardous waste.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and order as necessary per established purchasing policies.
• Assist in the organization and implementation of educational seminars for all athletes to attend each semester with collaboration of the Life Skills Coordinator.
• Assist in the organization and implementation of a drug education program in conjunction with the Counseling Center as well as abide by the NAIA policies.
• Assist in all championships hosted by STU.
• Responsible for final clearance with coaches for injured athletes to re-commence participation in sport; ensure proper medical/insurance documentation is on file
• Serve on University committees as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Must be NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) BOC certified and meet with all licensing requirements within the State of Florida.
• Current certification from American Red Cross in CPR/First Aid required.
• Ability to supervise and train student workers required.
• Position may require exposure to bloodborne pathogens and biohazards.
• Position requires the ability to work irregular work hours.

Tuition Benefit

After 1 year of continuous full‐time service, employees are eligible to enroll in STU’s bachelor and master courses, tuition‐free. The program will cover a maximum timeframe of 125% of credit hours attempted toward the degree program. Employees may enroll in STU’s doctoral program, with a 40% tuition discount, under the same conditions.

Catholic Identity

St. Thomas University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami committed to academic and professional success guided by its Catholic identity. All employees are therefore expected to respect the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and support the University’s religious mission. All employees hereby acknowledge their familiarity and support of the religious affiliation, mission and values of St. Thomas University.

Equal Employment Opportunity

St. Thomas University is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and inclusive organization. It is the policy of the University to fill each vacancy with the candidate who represents the best fit for the position and to promote and transfer employees from within whenever possible and practical. Employment decisions are made on the basis of the candidate’s personal capabilities, qualifications, and ability to assist the University in fulfilling its mission without discrimination. With regard to the latter, the University’s program of recruiting employees for mission aims to inform prospective employees of the University’s mission and to help them and hiring personnel determine how they will support and contribute to the University’s mission.

E-Verify

St. Thomas University is an E-Verify® Employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. STU will utilize E-Verify® to verify employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami Gardens, FL 33054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• NATA BOC Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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