Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

Position Summary

• Develop and maintain a high degree of total healthcare for student-athletes.
• S/he will be responsible for the prevention, care, and treatment of athletic injuries as well as supervise equipment and physical therapy modalities.
• Assist the head athletic trainer in the total health care of the Division I Intercollegiate program as directed

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's degree (preferred)

Experience Required

• 1 year related athletic training experience.

Experience Preferred

• Division I Athletic experience.

License/Certification Required

• NATABOC certification
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications
• Must possess (or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.

Skills Required

• Good communication, administrative, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Word and Excel. 
• Familiarity with electronic medical record keeping. 
• Working knowledge of HIPAA requirements. 

Description of Job Duty

• Works with student athletes to provide care, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses both on campus and at game venues.
• Collaborates frequently with physical therapists regarding rehabilitation progress and return-to-play planning of injured athletes. 
• Provides injury reports on a daily basis, and reports status and progress of injured athletes to team physicians, managers and coaches on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains a safe environment, medical supplies and emergency readiness for athletes at all sanctioned practices and events at home and away venues. 
• Maintains athletic training and satellite facilities. 
• Maintains confidentiality of medical information, adherence to regulatory requirements and compliance with team physician guidelines. 
• Serves as first responder in emergency situations. 
• Stays abreast of current training room procedures.
• Prevents athletic injuries.
• Maintains medical records and coordinates athletic training care for athletes.
• Advises coaches on training and conditioning programs.
• Evaluates the progress of injured athletes.
• Determines injured athletes' availability for re-entry into participation.
• Instructs and prepares student-trainers for licensure.