Athletic Trainer I Football and Women's Rowing

Pay Grade: 28E

Context of Job:

The Athletic Trainer I at the University of Delaware is a valued member within the University and Department of Athletics Community & Campus Recreation (DACCR) upholding and embracing the departmental mission of Achieving Excellence Together. Under the general direction of the Athletic Trainer II (Associate AD) the Athletic Trainer I position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of athletic training for an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program spirit program and designated club sport program including but not limited to rehabilitation of athletic injuries/illnesses injury evaluation management and documentation treatment/preparation for practices and competitions on-site coverage supervision of athletic training students and assigned team travel.

Major Responsibilities:

• Clinical Plans organizes and delivers treatment/rehabilitation programs specific to student athletes as medically prescribed by the Sports Medicine Physician or supervisor.
• Advises and treats student athletes to maintain physical fitness for participation in athletic competitions; records and maintains appropriate treatment/rehabilitation records for student-athletes.
• Evaluates athletes physical condition response and progress and discuss with appropriate physician and supervisor; informs coaches of status of athletes condition.
• Maintains direct contact with the sports medicine doctors coaching staff strength & conditioning staff University administrators student athletes and parents.
• Interfaces with student athletes staff coaches physicians athletic trainers and auxiliary medical personnel for counseling purposes and information exchange.
• Provides athletic training coverage for designated sports programs including practices home and away contests.
• Provides AT Room coverage during designated seasons. Performs sport responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Provides medical emergency coverage to injured student athletes at practices and athletics events as needed. Administers first aid until appropriate medical assistance can be obtained.
• Arranges for injured athletes to be seen by the team physician or Student Health Center physician.
• Supervision of Students Supervises and educates athletic training students in a clinical setting.
• Stays informed of developments in field; reads pertinent literature. Attends meetings and educational classes; participates in professional associations as appropriate.
• Administrative Performs job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required in Athletic Training and two years of hands-on experience OR masters degree (preferred) with related hands-on experience in conjunction with coursework.
• In good standing with the National Athletic Training Association Board of Certification.
• National Athletic Trainers Association BOC certification.
• State of Delaware Athletic Training licensure eligibility. CPR/AED and First Aid certification instructor certification preferred.
• Experience as an approved clinical instructor (ACI) and with the clinical supervision of athletic training students enrolled in a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Education Program.