Assistant Athletic Trainer

This position has been filled - Job#: 453379337

  University (CA)
  West Region
  Health/Fitness/Rec.
  Posted/Updated: 05/21/19

Job Summary

Assistant Athletic Trainer

 

Job Description

  • Reports to Director of Athletic Training Services.
  • Facilitates/provides appropriate sports medicine coverage.

Specific Duties

  • Provides primary sports medicine coverage for the intercollegiate athletic teams, including football.
  • Coordinates the care, prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
  • Provides clinical instruction/supervision of athletic training students as a Preceptor through the Athletic Training Program (ATP).
  • Refers student athletes to the University Student Health Center and outside medical professionals when needed.
  • Administers baseline concussion testing for all student-athletes.
  • Maintains medical records of the following: rehabilitation, injury evaluations, modality treatments, and all student-athletes personal medical information.
  • Follows appropriate HIPAA guidelines.
  • Coordinates and organizes the submission and reviewing of all pre-participation examination paperwork.
  • Communicates with the following: coaching staff, athletic administrators, Health Center staff, student athletes, insurance administrators, physicians, physical therapists, and other outside medical professionals.
  • Recommends appropriate budgeting information.
  • Facilitates in-service programs annually which are designed to educate, inform and improve the skills of fellow staff and athletic training students.
  • Provides mentorship to the graduate assistant athletic trainer to assist the development of professionalism, evaluation, skills, treatment and rehabilitation techniques, decision-making, and situational leadership.
  • While following OSHA guidelines, handles and disposes of bio-hazardous waste appropriately. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) through the Board of Certification.
  • 2 years post graduate NCAA Division III collegiate certified athletic training experience.
  • Red Cross First CPRO certification.
  • Ability to be organized and operate within an effective athletic training department.
  • Ability to stay abreast of current and developing trends in sports medicine.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling.
  • Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change.
  • Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity.
  • The ability to occasionally travel to fulfill required duties and assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree from an accredited institution.
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the community.


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