Lead Athletic Trainer
Collegiate Sports (FL)
Southeast Region
Health/Fitness/Rec.
Posted/Updated: 05/15/20
Southeast Region
Health/Fitness/Rec.
Posted/Updated: 05/15/20
Job Summary
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
The qualifications, knowledge, and skill requirements for this position include:
- Proof of certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC);
- Proof of certification as a CPR Trainer to certify staff members in CPR and AED training or proof of certification within 6 months of hiring;
- Florida State Licensure or eligibility of receiving licensing within 60 days of date of hire;
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Master's degree in Athletic Training preferred;
- Familiarity with NJCAA governing rules;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, specifically related to athletic training policies and procedures;
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and efficiency skills;
- Ability to maintain strict accuracy and be detail oriented;
- Minimum of two (2) years of proven athletic training experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer;
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification;
- Ability, technical skills, and proven knowledge to work with elite collegiate athletes;
- Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written) in order to work within a state ranked program;
- Motivated self-starter with high character, integrity and leadership skills;
- Ability to work independently as well as with others;
- Proven experience with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications;
- Valid Florida driver's license.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Working directly under the supervision of the Athletic Director on all organizational and athletic training aspects of the collegiate teams.
- Instructing student-athletes on injury care and prevention and rehabilitative methods for existing injuries.
- Working fluctuating hours and responsibilities within different functional areas of the institution to be determined.
- Developing, implementing and modifying all athletic training policies and procedures.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Assume all responsibilities in the development and implementation of all athletic training services for athletes within the College athletic department;
- Represent the College at all required state, regional and national meetings;
- Handle initial athletic clearance inclusive of all medical forms, insurance information and pre-participation physicals prior to athlete being allowed to participate with his/her athletic team;
- Instruct student athletes on injury and illness evaluation, rehabilitation and on utilizing appropriate physician referrals;
- Instruct student athletes on injury prevention as well as on existing injuries and on rehabilitative methodologies;
- Treatment and applying therapeutic modalities, taping, bracing, and splinting/casting;
- Establish relationships with orthopedic and general practice physicians in the community to enhance medical care received by the student athletes;
- Work under the direction of the supervising physician;
- Schedule needed medical appointments for student athletes;
- Accompany student athletes to medical appointments as needed;
- Communicate with physicians and coaches regarding student-athlete injury and participation status;
- Maintain and inventory supplies as required, biannually;
- Maintain daily progress notes and additional notes regarding communication with physicians, teachers, and parents;
- Create weekly contact log for submission to Athletic Director for services provided to student-athletes;
- Work with the College insurance coordinator for timely filing of insurance paperwork/claims;
- Cover all home athletic events for all sports teams;
- Cover all athletic tournaments sponsored by the College;
- Travel to away athletic events as schedule permits
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