Assistant Athletic Trainer Valparaiso, IN, US

Valparaiso University; Valparaiso (IN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Valparaiso University is seeking an athletic trainer for women's basketball and other assigned teams, working with the Sports Medicine team to care for student-athletes.

Responsibilities include evaluating illnesses and injuries, coordinating medical coverage for away games, and maintaining accurate medical records for athletes.

Applicants should have 1-2 years of collegiate experience, a Master’s degree, BOC certification, Indiana license or ability to obtain, and CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of collegiate-level athletic training experience.
• Master's degree with BOC certification and Indiana license (or ability to obtain); CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate illnesses, injuries, and determine the course of action.
• Coordinate medical personnel coverage and travel for away competitions.
• Serve as liaison for medical care among student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and sports medicine staff.
• Update and maintain medical records for student-athletes (history, exams, daily injury reports, progress notes).
• Oversee the operation and implementation of preseason physicals.

Skills

Collegiate-level experience

BOC certified

Indiana License or ability to obtain

CPR/First Aid

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Position Description

This position will serve as the athletic trainer for women's basketball and other 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 the operation and implementation of preseason physicals.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• 1-2 years of experience at the collegiate level.
• Master's Degree, BOC certified, Indiana License or ability to obrain, CPR/First Aid

Other Qualifications

Indiana License or ability to obtain

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.