Assistant Athletic Trainer

Kids for the Future; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

Paid time off

Job summary

LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer to support the health and performance of student-athletes across sports. You will work with athletes, coaches and medical staff in evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-sport processes.

This role requires 4-year degree and certifications in First Aid, CPR and AED, strong record-keeping, professional conduct and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Certified in First-Aid, CPR and AED.
• 4 Year Degree required (Athletic Training).
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with student athletes, coaches and medical staff in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-sport.
• Participate in preseason team meetings for all sports.
• Maintain medical records of student athletes (injuries, treatments, exams, rehab).
• Be present at practices and competitions (Some travel may be required).
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders and supervise training room sanitation.

Skills

First Aid/CPR/AED

Organized

Record keeping

Professional demeanor

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Job description

• Location 807 WALKER AVE,MEMPHIS, TN, 38126-6510,United States
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Name LOC Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Description

Reports To: Head Athletic Trainer

POSITION OVERVIEW

LeMoyne-Owen College isseekinga dedicated andcompetent Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer who will be committed to the success and well-being of our student-athletes athletically, academically, socially, and mentallyduring their matriculationat the institution.

DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Workwithstudent athletes,coachesandmedicalprofessionals intheanalysis,diagnosis, referral,treatment,rehabilitation, andthereturntosportforstudent athletes
• Participateinpreseasonteammeetingsforall sports
• Assistinmaintaining medical records of all student athletes, including but not limited to injuries, treatments, referrals, physical examinations, rehab attendance and progress
• Bepresentandobservepracticesandcompetitions(Some travelis required)
• Communicatepositivelyandeffectivelywithall stakeholders
• NotifyHeadAthleticTrainer when student-athletes donotadhere toprescribed rehab directives in a timely manner and/or when they are being released toreturn to sport
• Superviseand maintainasanitarytrainingroomareawith properworking equipment
• WorkwithHeadATtoreferandarrange transportationto external medicalproviders withthe assistance of coaches
• Manageadministrative tasksastheyrelate to scheduling physicals andappointments, butnot limitedtomaintaininginventory,equipmentrepairandreplenishingsupplies
• Communicateregularly withthe Equipment/FacilitiesMgr.
• Other duties asassigned by the Athletics Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified in First-Aid, CPR and AED

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS,& ABILITLIES

• Understanding ofthe challenges that student-athletesface such as proper nutrition, rest and exercise and corrective options
• Mustbeaskilledrecords keeper/Organized
• Dressappropriatelyfortheposition anddemonstrateprofessionalbehavioratall times
• Remaincurrentwithtrendsinthe profession

WORKINGCONDITIONS/PHYSICIAL DEMANDS

While performing the dutiesof this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to handle, orfeeltotalkandtohear.Theemployee,frequently,isrequiredtowalk,reachwithhandsandarmstostoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Thefinalcandidatewhoisextendedanoffermustsuccessfully complete reference and background checks.

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental benefits
• Life Insurance
• STD/LTD
• paid time off

LeMoyne-Owen College is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicantsfor admission or employmenton the basisofrace,color,religion,creed,nationalorigin,sex,sexual orientation,genderidentity/expression,disability,age,statusasaprotectedveteran,geneticinformation,orany other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.