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.