Assistant Athletic Trainer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Work with the Head Athletic Trainer to provide CPR, AED and First Aid training and certification to coaching staff and, when appropriate, other members of the UD community.

·       Provide comprehensive sports medicine health care service for student athletes in the areas of preventative medicine, injury assessment, treatment of injuries and post rehabilitation.

·       Assist Head Athletic Trainer with the management of facility inventory and supplies.

·       Assist Head Athletic Trainer with Emergency Action Plan.

·       Provide coverage of practices and athletic competition for UD sports teams.

·       Administer first aid and emergency care to athletes for athletic-related injuries and determine appropriate medical referral as warranted; coordinate with the University physician and arrange appointments with specialists, as necessary.

·       Maintain accurate records of all injuries and treatments.

·       Provide athletic training services at home events and at home practice sessions.

·       Maintain well communicate with Athletic Director, Coaches, Head Athletic Trainer and Physicians.

·       Ensure compliance with NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook.

·       Assist in supervising student workers and providing instruction on how to utilize and maintain training room equipment; assist the Head Athletic Trainer in maintaining the training room.

·       Assist in the administration of university insurance program for athletics.

·       Travel with teams when necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•        Bachelor’s degree.

•        Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.

•        Ability to communication technical information to non-technical personnel clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

•        Knowledge of wide range CPR and first-aid techniques.

•        Knowledge of physical therapy theory and practice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Two years of experience in athletic training.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

•        May require travel for sporting events and prolonged or irregular work hours, including evenings and/or weekend, during the competitive season.

•        Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

•        Must be eligible for Texas State Licensure.

•        Must maintain NATA membership/certification in good standing.