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PRN Certified Athletic Trainer – U.S. Coast Guard Academy – New London, CT

  • New London, CT
  • Government/Military

PRN Certified Athletic Trainer – U.S. Coast Guard Academy – New London, CT
Immediate Need, $45.00 Per Hour



Reef Systems Corp. is actively seeking highly qualified PRN / As Needed Athletic Trainers to support the NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic program at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT.  If you are an experienced ATC looking for flexible, premium-paying hours working with elite tactical athletes, we want to hear from you. This role provides critical overflow and weekend coverage for a robust roster of 23 varsity sports (including football, soccer, wrestling, and basketball).


The Details:
 
  • Pay: $45.00 per hour
  • Schedule: Highly flexible (PRN / Per Diem) – heavily focused on evening practices and weekend home/away competitions.
  • Location: U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT
  • Requirements: BOC Certification, active CT State License, BLS/CPR, and U.S. Citizenship (required for federal base access).


Overview:

Reef Systems Corp. is seeking flexible, dynamic Athletic Trainers to serve in a PRN (as-needed) capacity at the United States Coast Guard Academy. The PRN Athletic Trainer will augment our full-time on-site staff during peak athletic seasons, providing critical medical coverage for NCAA Division III varsity practices, home competitions, and away-contest travel. This position requires a proactive professional capable of seamlessly integrating into a fast-paced collegiate athletic training environment to ensure the health, safety, and operational readiness of over 600 cadet-athletes.


Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Event Coverage: Provide on-site injury evaluation, acute care, and emergency response during assigned varsity practices, scrimmages, and home or away competitions.
  • Preventative Care & Preparation: Execute pre-game/pre-practice medical setups, including preventative taping, bracing, and the deployment of hydration stations and medical kits.
  • Treatment & Rehabilitation: Administer basic physical rehabilitation, therapeutic modalities, and post-competition follow-up care in accordance with USCGA Medical Clinic guidelines.
  • Clinical Documentation: Accurately log all patient interactions, injury assessments, and treatments in the Government-provided Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in real-time.
  • Logistical Support: Assist the full-time staff with maintaining a safe and professional Athletic Training Room environment, including basic equipment transport and area preparation.


Mandatory Qualifications:

Must Possess and Maintain the following:
 
  • Board Certification: Current Board of Certification (BOC) qualification as required by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
 
  • Experience: Minimum of one year of collegiate experience as an athletic trainer.
 
  • State Licensure: A current, unrestricted license to practice athletic trainer services in the State of Connecticut.
 
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): Current certification in BLS for the Health Care Provider issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC).
 
  • Malpractice Insurance: Coverage of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
 
  • NPDB Status: "No adverse information on file" with the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB).


Physical & Security Requirements:

Physical Readiness:

Must be physically capable of performing all required athletic training services. Must possess the physical mobility, stamina, and balance required to safely and effectively carry out essential job functions. This includes the ability to rapidly execute emergency response protocols, perform manual taping with necessary force, and safely transport medical equipment and hydration coolers (up to 50 lbs.) across variable terrain, including stairs and athletic fields.

Security & Clearance:
 
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Must successfully pass and maintain a Tier 1 Background Investigation (SF-85) and obtain Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) credentialing for unescorted U.S. Coast Guard base access.






 
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