Assistant Athletic Trainer,NCAA

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily operations for the athletic training room and the following:
• Sport team responsibilities/assignments as specified by Head Athletic Trainer communication with coaches and student athletes of assigned teams.
• Coordinating with physicians/medical personnel on care of student-athletes.
• Injury reporting, documentation, and maintenance of athlete's medical records
• Taking inventory and restocking medical supplies
• Ensuring safety of patients and staff through enforcement of safety procedures.
• Maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training room as a medical facility.
• Additional administrative duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Continued education in sports medicine and maintaining good standing with NATA Board of Certification
• Other duties as specified by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in athletic training or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and training
• Experience with administrative and organizational duties
• Experience with advanced manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.
• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in athletic training or related field.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

• Certification and good standing with the National Athletic Trainer's Board of Certification prior to start date.
• Eligible for licensure or current license for the state of New Mexico prior to start date.
• Sensitivity to student-athlete issues.
• Current BLS or Professional Rescuer First CPR Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to meet multiple demands in a high-volume, fast-paced ATR environment.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required for working with a diverse group of patients, clinical staff, administrators, athletic staff, and visitors.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion handling sensitive matters involving patients.
• Computer literacy, including working knowledge of word processing programs.
• Ability to work with and in a diverse environment.
• Comfort working in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with multiple team assignments.
• advocate for proper health care of student athletes
• experience with rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• demonstrated success in patient confidentiality