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Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Sports Medicine
Type
Full-Time
Location
Atlanta, Georgia

Athletic Trainer

Georgia TechFull-TimeAtlanta, GA

Job Summary

Perform and supervise a variety of activities involving the physical care of and sports equipment support for Georgia Tech intercollegiate sports athletes. May include prevention and treatment of injuries; therapy, coordination of medications, first aid/CPR training, equipment movement and storage; and liaison with physician and healthcare facilities. Specific duties may vary based on sports team assignments. This position will interact on a consistent basis with training staff, student-athletes and coaching staff. This position typically will advise and counsel student-athletes and student trainers. This position may supervise training staff members.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform first aid; treat or refer injuries.

  • Assist in rehabilitation efforts.

  • Maintain and furnish safety equipment and supplies.

  • Provide first aid and CPR training to staff and coaches.

  • Liaise with outside physicians and healthcare facilities and services regarding healthcare delivery.

  • Prepare and maintain training records and reports.

  • May supervise and provide work guidance to training staff members.

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master's Degree in Athletic Training or an educational program accredited by the National Athletic Trainers Association - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

Other Required Qualifications
Certifications or licenses required for this job: Certification from the Board for Athletic Trainers, CAATE, NTA or other accredited body for Athletic trainers

Required Experience
One to two years of job related experience
 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Skills
This job requires a working knowledge of preventive physical care for athletes, injury treatment and rehabilitation methodology as applied within an intercollegiate sports program environment.  Also required are skills in supervision, first aid and CPR.