Athletic Trainer

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Serves as a member of the athletic training team providing comprehensive sports medicine outreach coverage to contracted schools.

SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Reports to Head Athletic Trainer/High School Outreach Coordinator

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Practices the domains of athletic training including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes.

Provides athletic training services including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary.

Coordinates and schedules physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.

Works in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs.

Evaluates and recommends new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program.

Full-time