Assistant Athletic Trainer

National Collegiate Athletic Association; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable university as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Auburn University at Montgomery. This role involves overseeing athlete care, managing injuries, and implementing rehabilitation programs. You will work closely with athletes, coaches, and medical staff to ensure optimal health and performance within the athletics program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• Current certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
• Licensure per Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for student-athletes during sports activities.
• Manage injuries and coordinate team care.
• Educate athletes on prevention and treatment of injuries.

Skills

Injury prevention

Emergency care

Communication

Collaboration

Rehabilitation management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Pro Impact Physical Therapy and Sports Performance has an Assistant Athletic Trainer job opening at Auburn University at Montgomery, in Montgomery, AL. AUM is a member of NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference.

Responsibilities

•Supervise the care of student-athletes participating in the Auburn University at Montgomery athletics program:

•Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by student-athletes while participating in AUM sports;

•Coordinate all aspects of team care pertaining to assigned teams;

•Evaluate acute and chronic injuries, fabricate protective equipment, provide daily treatment;

•Administer emergency care, schedule appointments / referrals;

•Implement prevention and rehabilitation programs for athletes;

•Maintain detailed and current medical records;

•Attend all assigned team practices and competitions;

•Assist in daily maintenance of athletic training facilities and equipment;

•Educate athletes on injury prevention, management, and return to play;

•Communicate daily with all members of the sports medicine staff, athletes, coaches, athletics administration and physicians;

•Assist in the processing of medical insurance claims and related information;

•Collaborate with sports medicine staff to update emergency actions plans and policies and procedures documents;

•Train all coaches and staff on respective emergency action plans;

•Oversee inventory and purchasing / restocking medical supplies and equipment;

•Assist with pre-participation screening and physicals for athletes;

•Administer preseason concussion baseline testing and follow-up testing as needed;

•Help organize randomized drug testing procedures;

•Attend all required meetings scheduled by AUM athletic administration, including weekly Student-Athlete Support Services meetings, with athletic administration and strength and conditioning department.

•All other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from a CATEE Accredited Program;
• Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification;
• Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers;
• Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care and First Aid.