OPS Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

The OPS Athletic Trainer assists with the care and management of student-athletes competing in the University intercollegiate athletics programs, including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. This is a 10-month position.

Possible primary sport assignments: Baseball, Women's Soccer, Swimming and Diving

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provides daily health-care to FGCU student-athletes. This includes injury/illness prevention/assessment, medical referral/follow-up, rehabilitation/reconditioning, medical documentation, and inter-department communication.
• Implements preventative and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments.
• Uses a variety of therapeutic modalities in accordance with physician orders include heat, cold, light, sound, electricity, and rehabilitation and exercise equipment.
• Applies bandages, tapes, and braces to prevent and treat injuries.
• Coordinates program with university Athletic Department doctors and physicians to ensure quality treatment for student-athletes in a timely fashion.
• Provides game coverage, including traveling to away games.
• Maintains appropriate medical records of injuries, treatment plans, and progress using electronic medical record software.
• Transports students to appointments (e.g. doctor, surgery, etc.).
• Complies with all University, Atlantic Sun Conference regulations, as well as all NCAA rules and regulations.
• Responsible to remain current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University, Atlantic Sun Conference rules and regulations regarding intercollegiate athletics including the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations. Any violation of NCAA rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Other duties

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires either four years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Possess Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) certificate and CPR/AED certification.
• Licensed as an athletic trainer in Florida or license eligible at the time of employment.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the country.

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance pre-authorization, claim filing, and processing experience.
• Experience with athletic training student supervision and clinical education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
• Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned, and timely decisions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.