Assistant Athletic Trainer, Men’s Soccer & Tennis

The department has within its scope of responsibilities the operation of the athletic medicine program and the respective facilities.  This program coordinates the medical care of the varsity and selected club/recreation sports.  This includes coordinating pre- and post-season physical examinations, as well as in-season clinical examinations and rehabilitation; maintaining proper documentation and records; controlling bid, vendor, and supply inventory; providing educational and career guidance/supervision for athletic training students; and developing professional relationships with physicians, medical providers, physical therapists, and their respective administrations.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in assigned sport at collegiate, international, and/or professional team level as a certified Athletic Trainer for two to five years beyond bachelor’s degree, which may include a graduate assistantship is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal skills of those of a medical professional.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes and serve as a liaison among athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians, and other health professionals.
• Ability to travel to away contests.
• Proficiency with Biodex, SwimEx, and Alter-G. Proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Additional credentials of advanced study in an athletic training related subject matter.  Examples are functional evaluation/rehabilitation, instrumented or manual soft tissue mobilization, Kinesiotape, etc.
• Prior experience performing inventory, budget, and insurance duties in a sports medicine environment. Current knowledge of medical supply vendors, quality, and costs.

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
• Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and first aid.
• Must stay current with these certifications and submit proof to Sr. Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine.