Assistant Athletic Trainer

Lynn-University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn University seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join its athletic program in Boca Raton, FL. The role covers prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes, along with administrative duties and medical coverage at practices and games.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in athletic training with NATA certification and Florida licensure (or eligibility); CPR/AED and First Aid are also required, with a Master's preferred for advancement within the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with experience in collegiate athletics.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Current NATABOC certification.
• Florida State Licensure (or eligible).
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Evaluation of athletic injuries.
• Treatment of athletic injuries.
• Providing counseling and education to student athletes.
• Athletic training administrative duties and recordkeeping.
• Provide medical coverage of practices and competitions; work with doctors and allied health professionals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Summary:The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Services and supervises the care of student athletes competing in Lynn University's athletic programs. This position includes all phases of the prevention, medical coverage, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of assigned athletic teams. This also includes administrative duties including, but not limited to: daily medical records, insurance claim reports and any other duties as assigned. Sport assignments will be determined. Employment is a full-time, 10-month position.Job Description:Essential duties and responsibilitiesPrevention of athletic injuries and illnessesEvaluation of athletic injuriesTreatment of athletic injuriesProviding counseling and education to student athletesAthletic training administrative dutiesProvide medical coverage of practices and competitionsRecordkeeping and documentationWork with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student athletesOther duties as assignedKnowledge, skills, and abilitiesAbide by NCAA and Sunshine State Conference rules and regulationsMinimum qualificationsBachelor's degree with experience in collegiate athletics. Master's degree preferred.Current NATABOC certificationFlorida State Licensure (or eligible)Current CPR/AED and First Aid certificationAccreditation and equal opportunityLynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call [phone] for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn UniversityAmericans with Disabilities ActPlease notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling [phone].The Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreportFor your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.