Athletic Trainer

At Performance Optimal Health, we empower people to live better by bridging the gap between education and action.We strive to better the lives of our clients, helping them achieve their health goals through the four pillars of optimal health: exercise, recovery, nutrition and stress management. Our best-in-class team members collaborate closely and daily to coordinate a personalized strategy that meets each individual’s needs. The talent of our team members is directly tied to successful outcomes.We are a certified great place to work!CornerstonesPerformance Optimal Health is driven by five main cornerstones that are ever present and inform all actions and decisions regarding how we scale, what direction our business takes, and how we conduct ourselves.

We care from the core

We sweat the small stuff

We are teachers & scholars

We take ownership

We huddle

Key Areas of OwnershipPerformance Optimal Health is seeking qualified Athletic Trainers to:

Provide on-field game coverage and injury management for Fairfield University Club Sports

Provide rehabilitation services in the Athletic Training Room for Fairfield University Club Sports

Injury tracking, documentation, referrals and communication to key parties

Develop and utilize emergency action plan

Work collaboratively with physical therapy team on-site at Fairfield University

Fostering and developing community and physician relationships

Functioning within POH locations during off-hours from Fairfield University to support client rehabilitation and rendering personal training/strength and conditioning services

Monitors team practices, athletic equipment, sporting grounds and helping to ensure safe training and playing conditions

Educates, instructs, and supervises athletes in use of rehab equipment and exercises, providing daily counsel and treat ment for injuries

Clearly communicate cross functionally about athletic injuries when & where appropriate

Maintains medical records and forms for treatments given, completes injury or accident reports, and observes and assists the fitting of athletic or rehabilitative equipment

Communicate athletic clearance (injury status) with coaches

Stays informed and knowledgeable of developments in the sports medicine field, as well as changing governmental which may affect the sports medicine program’s guidelines and decision-making

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

CT licensee and current BOC certification in good standing.

Current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification.

Must have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team

Has strong writing skills for communicating stakeholders

Computer literate, experience with data-entry a plus (Apple preferred)

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Regular attendance and punctuality

Ability to effectively prioritize and manage your time

Available to work flexible hours that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Ability to perform under pressure and fixed time constraints.

CSCS certification (preffered)

BenefitsBenefits at a full-time status:

Competitive Rate of Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

401K match

Excellent growth potential within the organization.

Access to facilities at all locations.

Internal and External Discounts.

Collegial and Fun atmosphere

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.