Assistant Athletic Trainer, Department of Athletics

Essential Functions:

• Provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletically injured student-athletes, in conjunction with appropriate medical personnel; primary sports responsibilities include practices, games, travel, and emergency preparation. 

• Assists in the daily supervision and educational instruction of student assistants. 

• Maintains liaison between WFUBMC (WFU Baptist Medical Center), WFUSHS (WFU Student

• Health Services), and WFU Athletic department concerning office appointments, daily

• treatments, rehabilitation/exercise programs, medical records, daily restrictions, and

• modifications for athletes. 

• Assists with the maintenance of all OSHA requirements for department.

• Assists with drug testing collections for student-athletes.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or similar field with two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• NATA certification, licensure (eligible for NC), and CPR certification.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or ordering services, and inventory control.

• Ability to evaluate therapeutic requirements for student-athletes, and to fit and modify therapeutic and/or protective equipment.

• Skill in the use of first aid procedures.

• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.

• Ability to design and implement fitness, nutrition, and/or conditioning programs.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and other relevant software.

• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

• Ability to always present and display professional demeanor.

• Ability to meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.

• Physical Requirements: medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and/ or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

• Reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Subject to hazards.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Master’s Degree

• Experience working with intercollegiate athletics

Accountabilities:

Responsible for own work