PT: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer serves as a key member of the Department of Athletics. Responsibilities include providing Athletic Training services to those who require these services and to be available for rehabilitation services at the Athletic Training Clinic. Additional administrative and athletic training services as mutually agreed upon by the employee, Head Athletic Trainer, and Director of Athletics.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the daily health care of student athletes and athletic training room.


• Record and maintain appropriate medical records.


• Record and maintain appropriate inventory and supplies.


• Assist members of the athletic training staff in screening and referring injured/ill student athletes to team physicians.


• Serve as a positive representative of the university and department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports medicine, or related field or equivalent education and experience.


• Valid driver’s license with the ability to be approved to operate university-issued vehicles.


• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.


• Commitment to student-athlete development, academic achievement, and program culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an NCAA Athletic Setting


• Experience with electronic medical records.

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required upon hire.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization.  Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical.  Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.  Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands

The work environment is an athletic and office setting which requires the ability to travel much of the time (including international travel), work long hours including evenings and weekends, be physically active, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and have the ability to demonstrate specific skills.  Ability to travel frequently and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.