Assistant Athletic Trainer Pool

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami seeks qualified Athletic Trainers to join the Athletics Department, supporting evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes. The role involves collaboration with team physicians, concussion safety, and coordinated care across medical staff.

Candidates must hold a relevant degree, NATA BOC certification and state licensure eligibility or active licensure, with CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; master's or GA experience preferred.
• NATA Certification - BOC and state licensure or eligibility.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Proficiency with athletic training protocols, evaluation and rehab.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team physician and follow standing order protocols for evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Supervise athletic training facility operations, equipment requests, inventory and clean, organized medical space.
• Coordinate pre-participation and post-season physical exams for student-athletes.
• Educate student-athletes, coaches, and staff on injury trends, safety and prevention strategies.
• Contribute to concussion management planning and education for stakeholders.
• Maintain thorough medical records in the department EMR for student-athletes.
• Assist with referrals and insurance coordination to minimize costs.
• Support DATs, GA students, interns and supervise student athletic trainers as needed.
• Serve as liaison between student-athletes and medical providers.

Skills

Athletic training

Injury assessment

Concussion management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area

Master's degree or GA experience in athletics

NATA Certification - BOC

State Athletic Training Licensure

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Aff work to assure equal application.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [e-mail]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

Other Information

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Work Schedule

Hours Varies

Job Category

Administrative

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Preference Master's degree or experience as a graduate assistant or intern in an athletic program.

National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA) Certificate - BOC, State Athletic Training Licensure (eligible or licensed), and CPR/Standard First Aid Certification.

Job Summary

We are looking for potential candidates for future Athletic Department vacancies, who have expertise in the Athletic Training field.

Duties Include

• works cooperatively with and under the direction of the team physician and standing order protocols in respect to evaluation, treatment, modality use and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Assists the team physician in determining whether a student-athlete is medically fit for participation in practices and/or games.
• Assists with supervising the athletic training facility, including request and requisitioning of equipment and supplies, and secured storage and inventory control of equipment and supplies. Assist with maintaining clean and organized medical facility.
• Assists in the coordination and administration of student-athlete (pre-participation/post-season) physical exams.
• Educates the student-athletes, coaches, student athletic trainers on injury trends, injury potential and safety and prevention strategies.
• Responsible for following procedures within our concussion management plan and educating student-athletes, coaches and staff on concussion safety.
• Maintains thorough medical records of the student-athletes healthy history, insurance coverage, medical referrals, injury treatments and rehabilitation in the department EMR.
• Assists with correspondence and securing authorizations for medical referrals for coordination and utilizing the student-athletes primary insurance to assist with cost mitigation.
• Consults with university/department psychologist and refers students experiencing mental wellness issues to appropriate personnel.
• Assists with coordination, supervision and administration of educational and practical experiences for DAT's, graduate assistants, interns and student athletic trainers as governed by the NATA. Assists with GA/student selection and administration of GA orientation. Assists with supervision of student athletic trainers.
• Serves as liaison for student-athletes with physicians, medical specialists, student counseling services, student health services, local hospitals, and other health care facilities as necessary.
• Works cooperatively with coaches and equipment staff in selecting the protective equipment and checking it for safety.
• Coordinates sports medicine services for visiting teams.
• Maintains confidentiality for the department. Treats with utmost confidentiality and sensitivity any matter pertaining to academic, medical and personal data of student athletes and any information either directly or indirectly impacting the University and/or Athletic Department.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Athletic Trainer. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.