Athletic Instructor Associate, NCAA

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Abide by head injury protocol which includes administration of baseline and post-injury neurocognitive testing, evaluation, physician referral and return to play protocol.
• Ensure constant communication to the HAT on health-related matters concerning all student-athletes when appropriate.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of all regularly scheduled physician clinics, as well as, communication with team physicians and help in coordinating follow-up care of all student-athletes.
• Ensure proper documentation of injury to athletes through prudent record keeping and supervision of computer-based athletic injury and treatment recording system as required for licensure documentation, good health care management, insurance information and insurance claim forms.
• Provide current evidence-based health care education to coaching staff, student athletes, and students.
• Health care education of student athletes and referral for appropriate help or counseling.
• Help coordinate and supervise the Freeman Athletic Training Center (FATC) use by student-athletes and staffed by staff ATCs and ATS.
• Coordination of rehabilitative protocols may include liaison involvement with team physicians, Physical therapists, athletes’ personal physicians, orthopedic consultants, health center physician, or other healthcare personnel.
• Arrange for acute and emergency care for “non-traditional” practice seasons, as necessary and when appropriate.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings coordinated by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or the Athletic Training Program Director, where current issues and/or problems can be discussed.
• Show scholarly participation through local, state, and national professional advancement opportunities (i.e., membership in organizations, committees, research, speaking engagements, mentorship opportunities, etc.).
• Act as a Preceptor to the Athletic Training Students (ATS) in the CAATE-Accredited Athletic Training Program. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director, Head Athletic Trainer, or Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree is required.
• Must have experience with Evidence-based medicine Must have experience and confidence to be a Preceptor for an Accredited Athletic Training Program.
• BOC – Certified.
• Licensure eligible.
• First aid and CPR Instructor optional. 
• Experience working with an increasingly diverse student body and serving as a champion of inclusivity and diversity.