Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

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Job Description:

• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.

• Provides accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.

• Assists with accident insurance claims processing. Minimizes risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies. Maintains student athlete insurance information.

• Assists with training, scheduling and payroll for student staff.

• Assists with physical examinations and screenings. Assists with drug testing per department policy.

• Makes appropriate physician's referrals and appointments.

• Communicates with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.

• Assists the Athletic Director and coaching staff in determining whether the athletic facility is in optimal and safe condition. Helps monitor weather conditions and dangerous environments (humidity/lightning).

• Coordinates the purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed for the operation of the athletic training facility, in accordance with University policies.

• Adheres to conference guidelines, including visiting team accommodations and services.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Abides by NCAA Division III rules and regulations.

• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.

• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.

• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.

Preferred:

• Master's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 1 year of experience with an intercollegiate athletic program.

• Administrative experience with operating an athletic training room.

Preferred:

• 3 years of experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Knowledge of a large range of medical problems.

• Assessment, evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals.

• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.

• Thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.

• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.

• Preferred:

• Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

• Therapeutic rehabilitation.

• Injury evaluation.

• Therapeutic modality usage.

• Manual therapy techniques.

• Documentation.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.

• NATA BOC certification

• CPR/AED/First Aid

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).

• Requires the hours of work necessary to fulfill responsibilities which may include evenings, weekends and traveling with teams.