Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

Typical Activities

Under the direction of the Athletics Director of Development  for Athletics and Recreation, the incumbent will:

• Prevent, recognize, and assess athletic injuries. Implement preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments
• Consult with Head Athletic Trainer, physicians, and other health professionals on injuries and treatment plans and coordinate with the coaching staff. Inform coaching staff and other health professionals on the status of injuries and treatment plans.
• Assist in administration of rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries, including assisting in scheduling and assigning students for therapy.
• Counsel athletes and staff regarding conditioning, athletic training, and rehabilitation. Assist in implementing conditioning programs to prevent injuries.
• May attend practices and athletic events and provide medical emergency coverage to student athletes. Travel with sports teams to away games as needed.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the athletic training and rehabilitation facilities.
• Maintain appropriate medical records of injuries, treatment plans, and progress. Assist in maintaining insurance records and monitoring and verifying insurance billings.
• May assist in monitoring the work of student interns/trainers.
• Perform other duties as assinged.