Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops preventative, rehabilitative and emergency medical care programs for student athletes, under the direction of the team physician.
• Advises athletes and coaching staff on techniques related to injury prevention, care and conditioning.
• Provides initial physical evaluation to determine an appropriate injury rehabilitation plan; refers athletes to medical specialists for care.
• Responds to medical emergencies; administers CPR and emergency first aid and assists in determination of treatment level.
• Performs preventative taping, wrapping and padding of injured areas; consults with the athletic equipment staff as necessary concerning proper fit of protective athletic equipment.
• Arranges and assists team physician with the pre-participation physical examinations for potential student athletes, following established criteria.
• Organizes and maintains record-keeping system regarding athletic injuries, treatments, health insurance and physical examinations.
• Initiates purchasing requests for medical and athletic training equipment and supplies.
• Advises athletic director and coaching staff on the safety and condition of training room, practice and competition sites.
• Oversees and manages training facilities and ensures equipment is safe and in sanitary condition.
• Assists with the development of policies and procedures as well as establishes priorities to offer a highly organized and professional athletic training program.
• Schedules, supervises and directs student assistants when applicable.
• Travels with athletic teams to provide medical care of injured student athletes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.