Position Summary
The Athletic Trainer is the primary responder responsible for providing care for routine and emergent injuries sustained during Club Sports events. Playing a vital role in the departments emergency action plan ATs work with the Competitive Sports Staff to ensure club participants spectators and visitors are afforded a reasonably safe participation environment. Task & Supervision ATs report directly to the Assistant Director of Competitive Sports and may receive additional direction from all members of the Competitive Sports Leadership Team (Competitive Sports Coordinator and Graduate Assistant/Intern) and the supervising physician. These staff members respond to emergencies providing efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured abiding by the departments emergency action addition ATs are responsible for treating minor addition to providing immediate care ATs are responsible for determining a participants fitness for returning to play including evaluating the potential for sustained concussions. ATs should monitor environmental factors that may impact participant and spectator the event of the need to deny participation or modify a play schedule these staff must exhibit strong leadership and communication to ensure potential risks are mitigated. ATs daily responsibilities include but are not limited to the follow: Event Coverage (85%) Provide onsite care and management of injuries including prevention evaluation and treatment Provide emergency medical care for conditions including but not limited to: cardiac arrest commotio cordis cervical spine injury traumatic brain injury heat stroke and exertional sickling Monitor and assess environmental factors that may impact safety of participants Communicate with players coaches and staff regarding the injury status of participants Provide rehabilitation treatment and referral recommendations as necessary Communication & Record Keeping (15%) Complete all required documentation regarding injury care Communicate with supervising physician regarding issues related to care and appropriate practices Monitor medical supply inventory levels and communicate replacement needs Assist in the development of the care protocols in conjunction with the supervising physician Position will begin early August 2025. Hours vary based on sport club competitions.
Minimum Qualifications
North Carolina Athletic Trainer Licensure BOC Certified Athletic Trainer ( ATC ) Bachelors degree or higher from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education ( CAATE ) accredited program Certified in Basic Life Support ( BLS ) for Healthcare Providers including CPR and AED such as through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Strong communication skills Must possess the ability to work independently Ability to work in a fast pace and flexible work environment
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in an impact sports environment Masters degree in athletic training kinesiology or a related field
Work Environment
Night/Dark - O Inside - O Outside - F
Position SummaryThe Athletic Trainer is the primary responder responsible for providing care for routine and emergent injuries sustained during Club Sports events. Playing a vital role in the departments emergency action plan ATs work with the Competitive Sports Staff to ensure club participants spe...
Position Summary
The Athletic Trainer is the primary responder responsible for providing care for routine and emergent injuries sustained during Club Sports events. Playing a vital role in the departments emergency action plan ATs work with the Competitive Sports Staff to ensure club participants spectators and visitors are afforded a reasonably safe participation environment. Task & Supervision ATs report directly to the Assistant Director of Competitive Sports and may receive additional direction from all members of the Competitive Sports Leadership Team (Competitive Sports Coordinator and Graduate Assistant/Intern) and the supervising physician. These staff members respond to emergencies providing efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured abiding by the departments emergency action addition ATs are responsible for treating minor addition to providing immediate care ATs are responsible for determining a participants fitness for returning to play including evaluating the potential for sustained concussions. ATs should monitor environmental factors that may impact participant and spectator the event of the need to deny participation or modify a play schedule these staff must exhibit strong leadership and communication to ensure potential risks are mitigated. ATs daily responsibilities include but are not limited to the follow: Event Coverage (85%) Provide onsite care and management of injuries including prevention evaluation and treatment Provide emergency medical care for conditions including but not limited to: cardiac arrest commotio cordis cervical spine injury traumatic brain injury heat stroke and exertional sickling Monitor and assess environmental factors that may impact safety of participants Communicate with players coaches and staff regarding the injury status of participants Provide rehabilitation treatment and referral recommendations as necessary Communication & Record Keeping (15%) Complete all required documentation regarding injury care Communicate with supervising physician regarding issues related to care and appropriate practices Monitor medical supply inventory levels and communicate replacement needs Assist in the development of the care protocols in conjunction with the supervising physician Position will begin early August 2025. Hours vary based on sport club competitions.
Minimum Qualifications
North Carolina Athletic Trainer Licensure BOC Certified Athletic Trainer ( ATC ) Bachelors degree or higher from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education ( CAATE ) accredited program Certified in Basic Life Support ( BLS ) for Healthcare Providers including CPR and AED such as through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Strong communication skills Must possess the ability to work independently Ability to work in a fast pace and flexible work environment
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in an impact sports environment Masters degree in athletic training kinesiology or a related field
Work Environment
Night/Dark - O Inside - O Outside - F
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