Assistant Athletic Trainer

Essential Functions:

1. Oversee all aspects of the physical care of Belmont student-athletes on assigned team(s). Act as a liaison between physicians, specialists, school, coaches, athletes and their parents under the direction of a physician and only treat within their scope of expertise; work with physicians for direction of care, when needed. 

2. Assist Director of Sports Medicine with the coverage of daily practices, treatments and preventative care; athletic training services for all athletic contests (home and away) and on the holistic wellbeing of Belmont's student athletes (i.e. Mental Health, nutrition, etc.)

3. Assist the Director of Sports Medicine in the management of the athletic training rooms, including but not limited to: ordering of equipment and supplies, inventory and maintenance of medical devices used with patient care (e-stim/US, Normatec); maintain a clean work environment; fitting and ordering of protective equipment, including pads, braces, etc

4. Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks and abiding by NCAA Guidelines for the safe participation in sports.  Certify that all critical incident management tools are up to date, reviewed and followed.

5. Foster an environment of collaboration by working closely with the Elite Sports Medicine team and Belmont coaches, staff, campus partners and student-athletes. 

6. Ensure accurate records are filed and proper documentation of injuries, medical history, insurance coverage, etc. Including but not limited to: filing of primary and secondary insurance, timely injury reporting into appropriate databases, NCAA pre-participation and sports physicals, etc. 

7.  The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications:

 - Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.

- Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations. 

 - Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project. 
- Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.

- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.

- Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.

- Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software. 
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations regarding athletics. 
- Knowledge in exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and therapeutic exercise.  
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work. 
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. 

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's and master's degree required. Other requirements include: certification as an Athletic Trainer through NATA BOC, certification in CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care, and licensure as an Athletic Trainer through the State of Tennessee.

• 1-3 years required, 4-6 years preferred experience in athletic training, kinesiology, and/or exercise science.