Assistant Athletic Trainer
Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL, United States
The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the health and well-being of Flagler College student-athletes through injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. This position combines direct support of student-athletes with operational responsibilities that contribute to the effective delivery of athletic training services. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, integrity, and a commitment to the missions of Flagler College and the Department of Athletics.
- Evaluate acute and chronic injuries.
- Provide daily treatment which may include emergency care, scheduling appointments, and referrals.
- Implement prevention and rehabilitation programs for athletes.
- Assist in maintaining detailed and current medical records.
- Attend all assigned team competitions and practices.
- Assist in directing the daily maintenance of athletic training facilities and equipment.
- Educate athletes on injury prevention, management and return to play.
- Assist in processing medical insurance claims and related information.
- Assist in the creation of emergency action plans and policies.
- Assist in inventory and purchasing of medical supplies.
- Serve as an approved clinical instructor and mentor undergraduate athletic training students.
- Assist in administering preseason concussion baseline testing.
- Assist in organizing weekly doctor’s clinics and random drug testing procedures.
- Assist with the pre-participation screening and physicals.
- Adheres to the core covenants of Flagler College Athletics, which are: Professionalism, Teamwork, Accountability, Sportsmanship, and Integrity.
- Adhere to the mission statements of Flagler College and the Department of Athletics.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- NATA Certification or equivalent.
CHARACTERISTICS PREFERRED
- Strong organizational ability.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
- Strong work ethic.
- Positive, enthusiastic approach to job responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team, placing departmental and institutional priorities and student-athlete well-being above personal advancement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree.
- Two years’ experience in the collegiate athletics department.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Light work: exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 10 pounds or more; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 5-10 pounds.
- Climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, repetitive motions, and ability to communicate appropriately with students/colleagues.
- Working early mornings, evenings, and weekends is required.
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