Job Summary
Help develop and implement an overall Athletic Training program which includes and is not limited to: injury prevention programs injury evaluations injury management injury treatment and rehabilitation recording of athletic injuries coordinating care and referral of athletes with other allied health professionals dealing with insurance issues and educational programs and counseling for studentathletes. An excellent benefits package is included see for a full description of the benefits package.
Responsibilities
Help develop and implement an overall Athletic Training program which includes and is not limited to: injury prevention programs injury evaluations injury management injury treatment and rehabilitation recording of athletic injuries coordinating care and referral of athletes with other allied health professionals dealing with insurance issues and educational programs and counseling for studentathletes. Provide Athletic Training services (prevention treatment evaluation rehabilitation and recording of athletic injuries coordinating care of athletes with other allied health professionals dealing with insurance issues and communicating with coaches parents and athletes these services are to be provided for all team practices training sessions and games) as Mens and Womens Tennis Athletic Trainer. Provide referrals to student athletes to team physicians and other allied health professionals including but not limited to: sports nutrition massage therapy physical therapy mental wellness and chiropractic medicine. Supervise and support the Athletic Training Staff in the clinical supervision of Student Athletic Trainers and Interns for assigned to Mens and Womens Tennis. Assist with Head FB ATC the host services for home football games. Assist with Football practice coverage as needed if there are no Tennis scheduled practice or match conflicts. Ensure consistent communication and follow up of studentathletes wellbeing to Athletic Department administrators and team physicians. Meet with your mentor Patrick Jenkins/Head FB ATC on a regular basis to review any issues progression towards goals and overall performance. Assist with staff and doctors the development and implementation of policies in relation to the care of our student athletes Coordinate physical examinations sickle cell testing and medical referrals for assigned studentathletes to determine their ability to practice and compete. Assist the staff in coverage cleaning inventory and supervision of the Athletic Training facilities. Compile injury and treatment statistics for program for assigned sports Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program. Maintain Athletic Training Certification and State Licensure by attending educational courses seminars home study courses approved by the National Athletic Training Association Liaison with Big 12 and NCAA to coordinate coverage services when hosting conference or NCAA events Work in collaboration with the strength and conditioning nutrition wellness and Applied Health and Performance Science staffs to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness nutrition preventative programs and conditioning programs customized to meet individual studentathlete needs. Help and support the clinical and didactic education of the Universitys CAATE approved Athletic Training Education Program students and Graduate staff and participate as an ACI . Aid the ATEP in the recruitment and selection of Student Athletic Trainers
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree required and Masters degree preferred in an appropriate area of specialization Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification NATABOC Eligible for a Utah State Athletic Training Licensure Familiarity with NCAA governing rules Two years of athletic training experience post Bachelors degree recommended