Assistant Athletic Trainer

POSITION: ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - SPORTS MEDICINE NORMAL WORK AREA: SPORTSPLEX AND/OR STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED * Bachelor's degree and certified athletic trainer required; master's degree strongly preferred in related field.

CERTIFICATION * NATA Certification Required EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Demonstrate knowledge of basic computer skills, including word processing, PowerPoint, and Excel, along with strong written and verbal communications skills.

Possess the ability to be creative and energetic while working well with post-secondary students and athletic activities.

TRAINING TIME Six months to one year to perform all job-related duties with minimum supervision.

DUTIES AND OTHER JOB RELATED ACTIVITIES 1.

Oversees the medical care for student-athletes under their direct supervision, including consultations with named team physicians.

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Ensures that all student-athletes have completed all pre-participation documents including physical examinations prior to practice and competition.

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Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses to student athletes including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.

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Acts as a consultant to the head athletic trainer and head coach of those sports under their supervision with regards to the physical well-being of their student-athletes.

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Monitors the athletic insurance coverage for the student athletes in those sports under their supervision through the athletic secretary.

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Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.

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Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.

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Proper application of protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces.

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Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians.

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Collaborate with physicians in order to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.

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Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

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Develop training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance.

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Conduct research and provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine.

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Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.

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Inspect playing fields in order to locate any items that could injure players.

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Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, and community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.

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Perform team-support duties such as laundry, maintaining equipment, and stocking supplies and inventory management.

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Travel (when possible) with athletic teams for away events.

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Performs all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Medicine and/or Director of Athletics.

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Exhibit a mature personal relationship with Christ and the ability to guide and direct the men and women within their sphere of influence.

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Work is medium demand.

Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects 22.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays 23.

Medium strength is required to position patients for examination 24.

May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table