Athletic Trainer

This is a full time, 10 month position

JOB DUTIES

55% - Athletic Training
 

• Provides intercollegiate and sports club athletes with complex, advanced injury prevention training, and evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

• Applies professional concepts to provide the full range of prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries by means of protective and therapeutic wrappings and use of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques.

• Provides medical coverage to home practices, games, and some away competitions.

• Administers first-aid to athletes.

• Maintains discretion and confidentiality and handles sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatment.

• Screens and refers injured athletes to athletic team physician or other medical services as needed.

15% - Reporting and Chart Maintenance
 

• Reports injuries, completing appropriate documentation, and maintenance of medical charts.

15% - Rehabilitation
 

• Provides moderate to complex rehabilitation of athletic injuries through the use of various therapeutic exercise programs.

• Provides advanced manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.

10% - Administration, Travel, and Safety
 

• Works in a collaborative manner, organizes and prioritizes work assignments and develops recommendations.

• Assists in developing, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive sports medical program for Intercollegiate Athletics.

• Performs professional and administrative services as it pertains to athletic training as assigned.

• Participates in student aide/intern program.

• Enforces safety procedures.

• Responsible for inventory maintenance, including clinical supplies and rehab equipment.

• May drive a university or personal vehicle for team travel and/or professional development.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

5% - Equipment and Facility Maintenance
 

• Maintains athletic training facilities and equipment, ensuring all athletic equipment is fully operational and athletic training rooms are maintained according to standards