Assistant Athletic Trainer

Austin Peay State University; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Peay State University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to care for, prevent, and rehabilitate injuries and illnesses among APSU athletes and others referred by a team physician. The role requires collaboration with team physicians, coaches, and athletic staff to ensure safe participation and optimal performance.

The successful candidate will provide coverage at practices and contests, travel as needed, and uphold NCAA and ASUN guidelines while maintaining records, managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training.
• NATABOC certification and eligibility for Tennessee Athletic Trainer’s License.
• License must be obtained within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, treat, and rehabilitate injuries for athletes and others referred by a team physician.
• Attend assigned practices and contests, home and away.
• Travel with sports teams as directed.
• Perform drug testing of athletes.
• Maintain AED registration and routine equipment checks.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, ASUN, and university rules.
• Provide daily coverage of the athletic training facility.
• Maintain accurate records for all treated individuals.
• Assist with game and practice setup and operations.

Skills

Athletic training knowledge

NATA-BOC Certification

TN License eligibility

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tennessee license eligibility

Job description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries and/or illnesses to Austin Peay State University athletes as well as others as referred by a team physician.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries and/or illnesses to Austin Peay State University athletes as well as others as referred by a team physician.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for all physically active individuals, including Austin Peay State University athletes and others as referred by a team physician, men and women.
• Attend assigned team(s) practice sessions and contests, home and away.
• Travel with sports teams as directed.
• Drug testing of athletes.
• Attend home contests for all sponsored sports and away contests as assigned, to include nights, holidays and weekends.
• Responsible for Automated External Defibrillator(s) registration /regular maintenance.
• Follow guidelines as established by the Head Athletic Trainer for athletic training, practice set-up, and game set-up.
• Assist with daily coverage of athletic training facility.
• Supervise and follow established rules of the NCAA, University, Athletics Department and Athletic Training Department.
• Must possess a complete knowledge of and be in compliance with all NCAA and ASUN rules related to this position.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of human anatomy, treating injuries with the modalities available and rehabilitation techniques to be used after an injury is sustained by the athlete.
• Competency in handling supplies.
• Ability to function within the existing inventory and budget.
• Ability to keep current and complete records/notes on individuals seen while performing duties of the job.
• Ability to respond to supervision and abide by and follow established rules of the NCAA, University, Athletics Department, and Athletic Training Department.
• Must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and must maintain certificate during the course of employment.
• Must be licensed by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners within the first six months of employment and must maintain certificate during the course of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• NATABOC certification and eligibility for a Tennessee Athletic Trainer’s License.
• Tennessee license must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.