"Athletic Trainer"

Position Summary

Under supervision of the assigned supervisor/manager, provides for an effective and efficient program of first aid, emergency care, injury prevention, athletic training and preconditioning for athletes in intercollegiate sports activities.

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Typical Duties

Functions as liaison between physician, coaches, parents, student-athletes and administration; working with the oversight of a team physician, the Athletic Trainer oversees the requirement of student-athletes to complete preseason physical exams and completion/submission of all other pre-participation medical records, including required records out-of-season and non-traditional season (NTS) student-athletes; identifies factors from physical examination that may affect the student-athletes ability to safely participate in sports activities; manages and maintains student-athlete records for medical clearances, health records, and individual injuries and treatments of student-athletes; assists student-athletes with completion and submission of insurance claims; oversees the electronic record-keeping system, including application training and implementation; administers emergency care, treats acute, sub-acute and minor chronic disabilities, and/or refers injured student-athlete to physician; evaluates physical condition of injured athletes; advises, develops and implements programs for routine and corrective exercises; provides rehabilitation services for injured student-athletes; uses treatment modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercise; recognizes conditions which require special taping, bracing or padding, either preventative or rehabilitative; designs, develops and supervises conditioning and reconditioning/rehab programs; designs, implements and presents a concussion management plan which reflects current standards and practices, including, but not limited to concussion baseline testing and evaluation of results, post-concussion evaluation, care, testing, and return-to-play protocol; assists with the design and implementation a mental health management policy/protocol which reflects current standards; monitors and evaluates environmental conditions, and makes recommendations for modifying games and practices for the health and safe of student-athletes and staff (i.e. lightning, heat, air quality, etc.); assists in the selection and fitting of protective equipment; arranges transportation as needed for injured athletes; accompanies football team to all contests; serves as host athletic trainer for visiting teams and provides athletic training services for visiting athletes as it pertains to pregame tapings and treatments and injury and emergency care; provides services for home athletic events, including in-season and out-of-season NTS events and tournaments; maintains and operates the athletic training room; develops and maintains Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for athletic facilities, including the Athletic Training Center; prepares and oversees budget and ordering for medical and athletic training supplies and equipment; oversees temporary employees educates student-athletes about generally accepted health and safety knowledge. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:Two years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer.

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