Assistant Athletic Trainer

Valparaiso University; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Valparaiso University is seeking an athletic trainer to serve assigned teams within the Sports Medicine group. The role involves evaluating injuries, coordinating medical coverage, and maintaining comprehensive medical records for student-athletes, including histories and progress notes.

The successful candidate will collaborate with coaches, physicians, and sports medicine staff, and will oversee preseason physicals and travel arrangements for away games as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field.
• BOC certification required; Indiana state license or ability to obtain.
• CPR/First aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate illnesses and injuries and determine course of action.
• Coordinate medical personnel coverage and travel with assigned teams for away competition.
• Liaise between student-athletes, coaches, physicians, healthcare providers and sports medicine staff.
• Update and maintain medical records for student-athletes, including history, exams, daily injury reports and progress notes.
• Operate and implement preseason physicals.

Skills

CPR/First Aid Certified

BOC Certified

Indiana License or ability to obtain

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

This position will serve as the athletic trainer for assigned teams and will work as part of the Sports Medicine team to facilitate the care of student-athletes.

Major Responsibilities

Responsibilities include evaluation of illnesses, injuries, and course of action. Assist in coordinating appropriate medical personnel coverage and travel with assigned teams for away competition. Serve as a liaison for the medical care and well-being between student-athletes, coaches, physicians, healthcare providers and sports medicine staff. Update and maintain accurate medical records for individual student-athletes including medical history, physical exam forms, daily injury reports and progress notes. Responsible for operating and implementing preseason physicals.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Master's Degree
• 1-2 Years of Experience in Collegiate Athletics preferred

Other Qualifications

• BOC certified, Indiana License or ability to obtain, CPR/First aide certified

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.