Assistant Director, Athletic Training - Football

About the Opportunity

This position will assist with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries for football and/or other sports as assigned.

What You'll Do

• Administer emergency care and make medical referrals.
• Maintain a system of injury records on appropriate student-athletes.
• Assist with the control and maintain therapeutic equipment in the athletic training room.
• Assist with a line of communication among parent, physician, student-athlete, and coach.
• Maintain the status of an Athletic Training Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Head Football Athletic Trainer.
• Report directly to the Head Football Athletic Trainer.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA.
• Exhibit a level of expertise in professional field; must comply with the NATA Code of Ethics.
• Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports within the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions.
• Manage professional and personal time to handle time sensitive-issues, tight deadlines, extended hours beyond the normal workday, weekend work, regular travel in-season and on-call availability.
• Faithfully and diligently execute duties of the department, as requested or assigned by the Head Football Athletic Trainer and/or Coordinator of Athletic Medical Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and licensure with 4 years of experience or Master's degree and 2 years.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Athletic Trainer (NCAA or Professional football experience preferred)
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.