Athletic Trainer - Limited Term (Women's Basketball)

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, coaching staff. This position typically will advise and counsel: student athletes, student trainers.  This position may supervise:  training staff members.

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 a intercollegiate sports program environment.  Also required are skills in supervision, first aid and CPR.

**Note: This is a limited term 4 month position.