aspects of the Athletic Training Program, including service/clinical responsibilities.
*Main sport coverage will be Softball (in-season and off-season). Position requires travel overnight and on weekends.
Job Duties
Injury prevention, immediate/emergency care, clinical evaluation and diagnosis
Injury prevention, immediate/emergency care, clinical evaluation and diagnosis (includes acute, chronic, and post-operative care or orthopedic and general medical conditions), making appropriate referrals, practice and event coverage (includes home and away contests in potentially extreme conditions (hot and cold environments))
Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries
Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries incurred by student-athletes at UNO. Requires experience with non-operative and post-operative conditions. Maintain timely and detailed medical records. Coach and student-athlete education. Knowledge of current modalities utilized in the common and advanced treatment of musculoskeletal and general medical conditions is required.
Administration
Administration includes, but not limited to, assisting with pre-participation physical exams and paperwork, completing insurance claim forms, injury tracking and record keeping, facilities maintenance, athletic training student records and scheduling. Must have good computer skills and experience with injury tracking software.
Academic responsibilities
Academic responsibilities include but may not be limited to clinical supervision of students in ATEP Program.
Professional Responsibility
Staff are expected to stay up to date with current, evidence-based, and clinical skills in athletic training. This will include attending continuing education events. Must operate in compliance with all moral and ethical practices required by the NATA and the BOC. Other duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer or Sr. Associate AD of Athletic Performance
