Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the development, instruction, and management of all aspects of the sports medicine program including assessment, training, instruction, documentation, inventory management, providing medical coverage for teams as assigned with primary coverage of women's soccer (fall), women's basketball (winter), and women's lacrosse (spring).

Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate provide instruction and training and supervise the Alcohol Awareness Program and Student Enhancement Program.
• Effectively modify emergency action plans for each venue/location where services are rendered.
• Communicate with physicians, coaches, Head Athletic Trainer, parents, and student athletic trainers regarding the injury status of athletes under direct care (i.e. concussions, or psychosocial situations). Communicate with student-athletes and provide preventative care instruction.
• Must provide clinical supervision and medical coverage for student athletic trainers, assist with physicals, apply supportive braces, taping for injuries, and provide first aid and emergency care.
• Monitor, and keep abreast of laws pertaining to Drug Testing and Health programs, and conduct drug testing.
• Ability to function within the parameters of the existing inventory and budget.
• supervise and review the work of student employees, and coordinate schedules and assignments for games, events, etc.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community, and the public.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related health field.
• 1-2 years of full-time work experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess complete knowledge of and be in compliance with all NCAA, University guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Must have organizational skills and knowledge of medical modalities.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and must maintain the certification during the course of employment.