FT Staff: Assistant Athletic Trainer
FT Staff: Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Job Description
Do you have a passion for helping athletes stay healthy If so we have the job for you! Shaw University is looking for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer the Assistant Athletic Trainer oversees prevention evaluation care treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer works in conjunction with the Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Department to ensure the health and safety of all studentathletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer provides coverage of the athletic training room and travels with athletic teams. The Assistant Athletic Trainer manages the care and prevention of athletic injuries recognizes and manages injuries oversees rehabilitation evaluates sports injuries through independent judgment and discretion and makes proper referrals of injuries as necessary.
Essential Job Functions:
- Recognizes and evaluates athletic injuries.
- Coordination of appropriate medical coverage at all sports practices and events.
- Manages athletic injuries by evaluating and treating studentathlete injuries.
- Oversees and participates in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
- Refers athletes to team physical as needed.
- Provides coverage during practices and games.
- Tapes and wraps athletes; provides water and ice.
- Manages Department inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
- Supervision education and recruitment of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers
- All other related duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Student and graduate assistant athletic trainers
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 1 year of experience in collegiate or professional athletic training; Masters preferred.
- Must be able to travel extensively both in state and out of state; evening and weekend work is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of injury prevention techniques and injury evaluation required.
- Familiarity with NCAA NAIA or NJCAA governing rules
- Bilingual a plus
Certificates Licenses or Registrations
A valid North Carolina drivers license is required; a National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certificate and a license to practice as an Athletic Trainer in North Carolina are required; CPR & First Aid/AED Certification (preferred).
Other Competencies
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision commitment and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must have a valid drivers license with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check. Must be able to read write and speak fluently in English.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day; ability to travel up to 50% of the time with athletic teams the ability to
work long hours and odd shifts with minimal time off and the ability to lift injured athletes and coolers in excess
of 50 pounds.
Employment Type
Full-Time
