Job Overview
Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, conduct athletic training procedures on players including preventative treatment, taping, bandaging and protective equipment application.
- Assist with treatment of acute injuries during training and game situations.
- If dual credentialed as a physical therapist, assist with treatment and rehabilitation of player injuries when they occur.
- Support game day operations including statistical data collection and acute medical care preparation.
- Assist the strength and conditioning staff with team warm-up and preparation prior to practice and games.
- Support physical assessments and screening of players within established department guidelines and scientific principles.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic records of treatments and player injuries using the team's electronic medical records software.
- Assist with communication on athlete progress to coaches and other service providers.
- Support regular inventory management of medical supplies and assist with ordering.
- Assist with planning and coordination of pre- and post-season physicals.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills with coaches, athletes, other staff and administrators.
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training. Physical Therapy degree is preferred but not required.
- At least 1-2 years of experience as an athletic trainer, preferably with a collegiate or professional sports team.
- Computer competence in electronic medical records and data analysis programs.
- Practical experience in athletic training skills and ability to work effectively as part of the High Performance Team.
- Ability to work under supervision while demonstrating initiative and professional judgment.
- Certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
- Current license to practice as an athletic trainer (and physical therapist if dual credentialed).
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced professional sports environment.
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