Assistant Athletic Trainer

Description

Responsibilities:

Provide onsite coverage as an athletic trainer for all athletic events at home and away as assigned.

Conduct assessments of injuries and provide emergency and/or continued care, provide on-site rehabilitation and determine when referral to physician is warranted for all athletic related injuries.

Evaluate athletes readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary after injury as well as for pre-participation physicals.

Assist in the managing and maintaining of the athletic training facility, equipment, supplies and related budget.

Assist in the development of relationships with local health care professionals and refer student-athletes, as necessary. Report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians regularly.

Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the insurance processing, billing and claim identification processes.

Work with 3rd party insurance provider to ensure that all student-athletes are covered by an independent primary health insurance policy and that student-athletes complete a physical examination prior to the start of athletic participation and/or competition.

Assist in the coordination and supervision of the Athletic Departments Random Drug Testing.

All other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director.

Expectations:

Submit all required assignments on or before designated due dates.

Conform to all Athletic Department policies and procedures as required.

Represent Keiser University and the Athletic Department as a team player, as a professional and role model for all student-athletes. Serve the student-athlete with a positive attitude.

Encouraged to attend local, state, district and national conventions to renew certification and to be informed of current trends and innovations in the area of athletic training and sports medicine.

Attend regularly scheduled Athletic Department Staff meetings.

Possess valid and current CPR Certification.

Possess a valid State of Florida Drivers License and be responsible for driving Keiser University vehicles and/or rental vehicles when assigned for away contests.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree (or Masters Degree) in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program

BOC Certification in Athletic Training

Florida State Athletic Training License

Member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)

Strong communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently

This is a full time position that requires day, evening and weekend availability.

Travel Required

Yes. Travel to "away' competitions

Qualifications

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Required

Bachelors or better.

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