Assistant Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities

Performs evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for assigned student-athletes
Ensures maintenance of confidential documentation and record keeping of injury reports and progress notes
Ensures effective communication with student athletes, coaches, medical professionals, and academic advisors
Organizes and monitors the maintenance of all medical records, keeping each file up to date to facilitate insurance billing and payments by insuring proper documentation for any future medical or legal claims
Organizes and directs all preseason physicals with physicians and coordinates medical clearance and eligibility for practice and competition
Facilitates concussion testing for student athletes and other safety protocols
Manages and maintains the athletic training room, and equipment including supplies and inventory
Complies with policies and rules of UTC, the Southern Conference, and the NCAA related to medical care for student-athletes
Provides oversight for recruitment, hiring, and supervision of athletic training staff
Organizes First Aid and CPR training for staff and coaches
Maintains a safe and professional environment for student athletes and department staff
The ideal candidate will possess the following

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with Basketball at NCAA Division I level

Experience with Web based Injury Tracking System Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s Degree
Certification by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
Active membership in the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA)
First Aid and CPR certification
State of Tennessee athletic training license or eligible for such
Minimum two years of recent collegiate athletic training experience

Preferred

Master’s degree in athletic training or related field
1-2 years’ experience as a certified athletic trainer