Assistant Athletic Trainer

Description

Job Title:                Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Status:            Full-Time, 11 Months

Exempt Status:    Exempt

Department:        Athletics

Reports to:           Executive Athletic Director

Job Summary 

TKA is a Christ-centered school grounded in a Biblical worldview, and we are looking for an Assistant Athletic Trainer who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is dedicated to the school’s Christ-centered mission. The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate programs of preventative care, emergency care, immediate first aid and therapeutic/rehabilitation for TKA’s student athletes. This position exhibits a high degree of independent judgment and must effectively communicate with students, parents and other school personnel. 

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

Regular Activities

• Administer treatment of an athlete’s minor athletic injuries and conditions
• Supervise rehabilitation programs for athletes under the direction of the physician
• Train coaching staff about injury prevention, conditioning programs and the selection, care and fitting of protective equipment
• Organize, take inventory, and replenish athletic training room supplies
• Coordinate medical doctors for all  large athletic events including all home football games 
• Maintain medical files for all athletes
• Provide athletic training supervision at all home events (meets, tournaments, games, etc)
• Keep a clean and organized athletic training room
• Liaison with physicians, athletes, parents, coaches and TKA nurse
• Collaborate with Athletic Directors on enforcing athletic requirements per CIF requirements
• Manage and conduct all baseline concussion testing for HS athletes
• Attend the Staff and Student Retreats every year, as scheduled by the Administration
• Participate in an off-campus service week, as scheduled by the Spiritual Life Department.
• Referring athletic injuries to physicians for diagnosis and/or treatment
• Provide accurate and timely treatment protocols as directed by the athlete’s physician

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required (Sports Medicine or similar field)
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certification
• Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) as certified by the BOC
• Minimum one year experience as an Athletic Trainer

Skills and Abilities 

• Strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in written form 
• Able to work both independently and in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Ability to learn new computer software systems

Core Characteristics 

• Commitment to loving and serving Jesus Christ and supporting the school’s mission
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, flexible, resourceful and solution-oriented
• Able to understand, love, and relate to students
• Must be active (or pursuing) community in a local Christian body of believers
• Must have compatible theology in line with TKA's Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Agreement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Required to use the computer throughout the day
• Frequently communicates with students, parents and colleagues
• Work will be performed throughout the campus during the day and will travel to offsite locations
  • Must be able to and willing to drive school vehicles and carts
• Will move throughout the campus during the day
• May occasionally have to lift up to 50 pounds
• Work is generally performed, Mid July-Mid June, Monday-Friday from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm
  • Must be available for home football games, away games and playoff travel
  • Approximately two Saturdays per month and the occasional overnight (for trips/events) will be required. As much advance notice as possible will be provided. 
  • The months listed are approximate, and the annual start and end date will be dictated by the school calendar and the department’s needs. 

Salary & Benefits

• TKA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, TKA  has an HSA and FSA plan, Employee Assistance Program, 403(B) base with matching contributions, basic life insurance, paid time off, and paid professional development.
• Pay Grid:  Athletic Trainer Assistant
• Pay Grid Range: $70,110 to $86,746
  • This position is paid based on a preset salary grid, and the actual salary will be determined by applicable education and experience as determined by the Human Resources department. The starting pay listed reflects this position's minimum experience and education requirements. The top pay range represents the top of the pay grid for this position. It is rare for a candidate to enter this position at the top of the pay grid. Most candidates can expect to enter in the lower to middle section of the pay grid, depending on experience and education.

Please Note: 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change.