Athletic Trainer
Private Christian University
West Region
Health/Fitness/Rec.
Posted/Updated: 01/07/21
West Region
Health/Fitness/Rec.
Posted/Updated: 01/07/21
Job Summary
This University is currently seeking a part time Athletic Trainer to evaluate physical conditions and treat student athletes in order to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition for assigned sports.
Responsibilities:
- Primary responsibilities include prevention, assessment and treatment of athletic-related injuries sustained by student-athletes.
- Direct student-athletes through medical treatment and rehabilitation activities.
- Renders aid to student athletes by providing first aid and physical therapy to promote healing and relieve soreness.
- Provides treatment for and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes
- Prescribes routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles.
- Prepares student-athletes for practice and competition
- Educate student-athletes on sports safety protocols.
- Educate student-athletes on injury prevention and rehabilitation initiatives.
- Educate student-athletes on proper hydration.
- Conduct baseline concussion testing for designated athletic teams.
- Follows emergency plans for all venues and manage emergency situations in the event of acute injuries; recommends changes to established emergency plans to ensure physical safety.
- Maintains records with regard to insurance submittal for athletically related injuries
- Acting as liaison between student-athletes, coaches, administration, parents, medical personnel and other support staff in matters of health and welfare of student-athletes
- Coordinates medical referrals to outside medical specialists as needed
- Organizes ATS schedule of training room coverage
- Coordinating treatment for student-athletes during travel times
- Recommends special diets to build up health and wellness.
- Coordinates activities with ATEP professors.
- Consults medical physician as required.
- Other duties as assigned by Director of Sports Medicine
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training required; Master's degree in related field preferred.
- 2+ years' experience in working with athletes in university or high school environment.
- Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC) of Athletic Trainers
- Current Arizona Licensure required.
- CPR, AED, First Aid Certified.
- Active NATA, RMATA, AZATA membership.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Knowledgeable of University, NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.
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