Responsible for the administration of injury/illness prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, disposition, and rehabilitation for student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program and enforces health care policies and procedures regarding medical insurance, physical examinations, and related activities for student-athletes. Follows risk management processes and communicates with health care professionals, student-athletes, parents, coaches, administrators, faculty, and students. The Assistant Athletic Trainer provides health care services specifically to designated sports and in general to all student-athletes for the College’s NCAA Division II institution sponsoring 26 intercollegiate athletic and club sport programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provides quality athlete care for student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program through management of all aspects of injury/illness prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, disposition, and rehabilitation, coordination of all medical health care efforts, accurate medical documentation and provides necessary to support the intercollegiate athletics program, and administration of the daily operational requirements of the Athletic Training Facility.
2. Enables student-athletes to return to full physical functioning by providing quality treatment which includes, assessing the nature of their injuries, their range of motion, strength and other physical parameters, and making referrals to physicians as appropriate, enforcing the prescribed treatment protocols of physicians using all appropriate therapeutic modalities and exercises, and evaluating their rehabilitative progress.
3. Facilitates student-athletes compliance with prescribed rehabilitative treatments by educating them about the causes and nature of their injuries and measures they can take to prevent recurrences, providing a thorough explanation of the reasons for and functions of the rehabilitative therapies, assisting student-athletes in correct performance of the therapies and exercises, evaluating their progress during rehabilitation, and providing the student-athletes with feedback.
4. Minimizes institutional liability in the performance of athletic training services by maintaining proper and current licensure and practicing in accordance with state requirements.
5. Assures compliance with federal (HIPAA, FERPA), state, and NCAA guidelines.
6. Manages risk through appropriate evaluation and procedures, diagnosis decisions, and emergency care decisions related to student athletes.
7. Serves as a liaison to health care providers, coaches, student athletes, administrators, and parents concerning the health care and health status of student athletes through injury reports, medical and legal documentation, direct communication and prepared statements.
8. The job requires working at all practices and events assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer, including out-of-town events, which may occur at any time of day and on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
9. Abides by and comply with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Sunshine State Conference rules, academic standards, requirements, and policies of the College, and all guidelines and policies of the Athletics department and reports any concerns of compromise or violation of rules, standards, guidelines or policies to the Director of Athletics or the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance.
10. Assists with the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room.
11. Files insurance claims.
12. Sport assignments are determined based on need, experience and at the discretion of the Head Athletic Trainer.
13. Contribute to the overall success of the Athletic department by performing all other duties as needed to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the College.
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
1. Master’s degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, or a related field is required.
2. Two years’ strong clinical experience as a full time, intern or graduate assistant is recommended.
3. Must be certified by the BOC and Florida licensed or eligible.
4. CPR/AED/ First Aid certified, AHA instructor certification is preferred.
5. Experience with insurance is preferred.
6. Strong oral and written communications skills as well as excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
7. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
8. Working knowledge of electronic medical records software.
9. Able to work irregular hours and most weekends.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily exposed to the typical office environment.
3. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal, maybe moderate during events.
4. The scope of the position requires frequent evening and weekend/holiday work as well as frequent overnight, out-of-town travel to accompany athletic teams to away contests.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
