Athletic Trainer - Auburn Football

Overview

Lead. Mentor. Heal. Join Auburn Athletics and make an immediate impact on the health and performance of our student-athletes.

The individual in this position will assist the Director of Football Sports Medicine and Executive Senior Associate AD/Sports Medicine and Performance in providing preventative and rehabilitative health care for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room.
• Provides first aid and recovery healthcare to student athletes including assessing injuries, treatment and referral to appropriate physician.
• Assists with practices including preparing athletes for practices, workouts, and games.
• Assists with the rehabilitation protocol of injured athletes as prescribed by the team physician and instructs the athlete in proper rehabilitation.
• Assists with the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of all student athlete medical records.
• Performs administrative functions related to providing health care for student athletes as needed.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with the Chief Medical Officer, team physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, registered dietitians, mental health professionals, strength and conditioning staff, other medical specialists, and coaches to optimize student-athlete health, performance, and recovery outcomes.
• Evaluates football student-athletes for medical readiness and participates in return-to-play and participation clearance decisions in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer.
• Develops, implements, and continuously evaluates protocols and procedures related to football student-athlete health, safety, and risk management.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable NCAA, SEC, institutional, and sports medicine policies, procedures, and regulations.

Qualifications

Level I

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science (with an emphasis in athletic training), or related which leads to athletic training certification is required

Certification Requirements

• Must be certified by the National Trainers' Association Board and eligible to be licensed in the State of Alabama by the Alabama Board of Athletic Training.