ATHLETIC TRAINER Job at YMCA of West Bend
- 12% employer-funded retirement plan; ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan.
- High quality and affordable benefits including health and dental insurance, STD
- Free use YMCA facilities for self and family
- Generous paid-time off package and continuing education
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Branch Director, the Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing Kettle Moraine YMCA members and community participants with a supportive, motivating, and inspiring experience through individual or team training, to prevent injury, track athlete progress, prepare athletes for events, and reach performance goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Assists the Program Manager to establish strategic goals that match YMCA services and resources to the needs of the members and program participants.
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Builds and maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, volunteers, other staff, and the communities we serve.
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Establishes a positive learning environment that promotes a high level of achievement for all athletes while considering the background and developmental level of the individual.
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Analyzes athletes’ performance to determine strengths and weaknesses and develop strategies to improve performance
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Creates individualized training programs for athletes to improve performance, prevent injuries, and increase endurance levels
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Observes and assesses athletes’ performance during competitions or practices to provide feedback to coaches on technique and strategy adjustments
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Advises on care and management of work and non-work related injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation
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Meets members and program participant needs by developing, evaluating, and modifying individual exercise programs for rehabilitation to help athletes return to a pre-injury status.
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Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion
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Ensures members are using the equipment safely and are aware of and following the appropriate policies and procedures.
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Daily engagement with members and clients as well as daily upkeep of fitness areas (cleaning, towels, etc.).
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Ensures safety of all members, guests and staff within the guidelines of the Kettle Moraine YMCA and the Healthy Living Department.
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Creates fitness plans to fit client needs.
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Awareness of current fitness programs and trends.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field preferred
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Hold current Athletic Training or Personal Training certification.
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The ability to relate to and engage with diverse groups of people.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an interest and ability in working with individuals of all fitness levels.
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Current CPR/AED certification preferred; required within 30 days of hire.
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Must possess a valid driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, stand, lift up to 50lbs, grasp, perform repetitive motions.
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The physical demands described here are a representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to be able to perform essential functions of the position.
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