Job Description-Assistant Athletic Trainer
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited institution
NATABOC certification
Eligible/possession of North Carolina Athletic Training State Licensure
CPR and AED Certified
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution
NATABOC certification
Eligible/possession of North Carolina Athletic Training State Licensure
CPR and AED Certified
One to Three (1-3) years of experience as a certified athletic trainer
Job Responsibilities:
Provide medical services to student-athletes and athletic teams as assigned
Provide all services under the direction of the Assistant Director of Athletics for Athletics Health Care and the Team Physicians
Assist with the prevention and recognition of injuries to student-athletes
Assist with providing a safe, legal, and ethical working environment
Assist with the management and rehabilitation of injuries to student-athletes adhering to departmental established protocols.
Assist with the organization and administration of all sports medicine services
Support the mission statements, goals, and philosophy of the Sports Medicine Department and Athletic Department, as well as all university policy and procedures
Assist with the organization, delivery, and documentation of pre-participation physical examinations
Assist with the acquisition and maintenance of student-athlete insurance records
Assist in the provision of coverage of athletic team practices and events
Providing relevant communication regarding a student-athlete’s medical condition to appropriate sources in a timely manner
Maintain medical records on all student-athletes in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner
Contribute to a team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements and explore new opportunities to enhance the services of the department
Assist with and actively contribute to the maintenance of a clean, sterile, and safe working environment
Adhere to all department and university policies and procedures
Perform other responsibilities incidental to the work described herein
Coordinate with the student-athlete, Assistant Director of Athletics for Athletics Health Care and appropriate personnel with needed to utilize support services for the benefit of the student-athlete according to policy and privacy procedures
Undergo yearly performance evaluation
Skills Required:
Exhibit a student/patient first orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations
Adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and student’s needs and expectations; anticipate and identify student’s needs
Recognition of administrative policy and procedure
Demonstrate a high energy, enthusiastic approach to duties
Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate well with others to achieve common department and university goals
Demonstrate comfort with and willingness to travel as necessary
Demonstrate ability to work evening and weekend hours
Develop and nurture an effective, productive, and respectful rapport and working relationship with students, coaches, faculty, co-workers, and various university and community constituents maintaining appropriate level of professionalism
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, public speaking, and organizational skills, a sense of humor, flexibility, and creativity
Demonstrate strong written, telephone, and electronic communication skills
Communicate information clearly and concisely
Possess aptitude for technological development and its implications
Possess understanding, respect, and legal awareness for confidentiality issues
Ability to walk, stand, and carry objects of moderate weight
Accommodate frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions (cold, rain, snow, etc.)
Possess the ability to utilize physical senses to include vision, touch, smell, and hear
Ability to communicate both verbal and written in a language understandable to student-athletes, coaches, and co-workers