Assistant Athletic Trainer

Warner Southern College Foundation, Inc; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner University is seeking a full-time athletic trainer for its NAIA athletic program. The role entails management of injuries and wellness promotion for student-athletes, with supportive duties aligned with the university's Christian mission. Ideal candidates must hold relevant certifications and demonstrate a commitment to athlete care and safety.

Benefits

Annual licensure dues covered

~800 dollars towards continuing education

Up to 1k in moving expenses covered

Qualifications

• Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification.
• Florida State Licensure or eligibility required.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite care and management of student-athletes' injuries.
• Implement injury prevention programs tailored to athletes' needs.
• Document all patient encounters electronically.

Skills

Injury prevention

Patient management

Communication

Wellness promotion

Education

Graduated from an accredited athletic training program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lake Wales, FL

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $53000.00 - $55000.00 Salary/year

Description

Warner University, an evangelical Christian University in central Florida, is seeking application for one (1) full-time athletic trainer. This position is a 12-month position. Warner University supports an NAIA athletic program of 20 sports. Warner University participates in the Sun Conference. The athletic training staff will consist of six (6) full-time athletic trainers.

The position of full-time athletic trainer works under the supervision of the head athletic trainer and team physician. The athletic trainer supervises the care of student athletes competing in the Warner University athletic program.

Sport assignments will be listed below:

Athletic Trainer Position # 6 : Women's Volleyball, Baseball, Sand Volleyball

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supportive of Warner’s mission, vision and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle, and demonstration of character in keeping with biblical models
• The athletic trainer is expected to affirm, model, and cultivate the Christ-centered mission of Warner University and the Athletic Department.
• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation
• Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
• Electronic documentation of all patient encounters.
• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs to each patient.
• Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
• Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for administrative and other duties as assigned by the head athletic trainer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited program
• Certified Athletic Trainer as designated by the Board of Certification
• Florida State Licensure (or eligible)
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual licensure dues will be covered
• ~800 dollars towards CEU’s yearly
• Up to 1k worth of moving expenses

Qualifications