Assistant Athletic Trainer

Midland University; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer for its Sports Medicine department. This full-time position involves caring for the athletic needs of student athletes, requiring experience in sports training and effective communication skills within a medical team environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate qualifications in Athletic Training and possess a commitment to student-athlete development.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience with training, 3 years preferred.
• BOC Certified and Nebraska Licensure or eligible.
• Certified First Aid, CPR and AED instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for sports medicine concerns of 900 student athletes.
• Knowledge of prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of professionals.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors in Athletic Training

Masters in Athletic Training

Tools

Injury tracking software

Electronic medical records software (ATS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Midland University, a private, liberal arts University in Fremont, Nebraska, is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to assist in the University's Sports Medicine department. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with start-date to be determined.

The ideal candidate will be committed to the total development of the student-athlete as an integral part of a diverse campus community. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability and desire to work within a medical model team overseen by the Head Athletic Trainer and local volunteer team physicians. The candidate(s) will be part of a team consisted of Assistant ATs, GAs, contracted PRN ATs as well as undergraduate interns and perform as a preceptor for the Masters of Athletic Training (MAT) program. This person must have an understanding of intercollegiate athletic training.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience
  • 1 year minimum with 3 years preferred
• Education
  • Bachelors in Athletic Training required, Masters preferred
• Certification/License: BOC Certified
  • Nebraska Licensure or eligible
  • Certified in American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • First Aid, CPR and AED (Instructor Certification preferred)
  • NPI Number required

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide care for the sports medicine concerns of 900 student athletes in 33 varsity and JV sports at Midland University.
• Knowledge of the prevention, care, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Knowledge of injury tracking software / electronic medical records software (ATS).
• Ability to work independently within a Sports Medicine Team environment
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, coaches, student athletes, physicians, and other allied health personnel.
• Possess problem solving and critical thinking skills, innovation and creativity, adaptability, initiative and stress tolerance to various situations.
• Good organizational and time management skills, good interpersonal communication skills and basic computer skills and working understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of professionals at all levels.
• Travel obligations with some teams.
• Other duties as assigned