Athletic Trainer

NATA; Fayetteville (AR); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NATA is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support the Athletics Department in managing health care for student athletes in Fayetteville. You will work under the supervision of Team Physicians and the Director of Sports Medicine to prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and illnesses, while maintaining medical records and coordinating with clinical staff.

Responsibilities include attending workouts, practices and games, ensuring proper coverage, preserving equipment, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• NATABOC Certification.
• Arkansas Athletic Trainer license (or eligible to obtain license).

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to student athletes including prevention, evaluation, treatment, management and rehabilitation.
• Maintain medical records for student athletes (physicals, insurance, evaluations, rehab reports, referrals).
• Attend workouts, practices and games; coordinate travel and schedule coverage with medical staff.
• Follow NATA code of ethics and stay current with state and national certifications and licensure.
• Supervise and educate graduate/undergraduate athletic trainers and assist with equipment maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's degree

BOC Certification

Arkansas license or eligibility

Job description

Summary Of Job Duties

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will serve in the department of Athletics and assist in the daily operations of the athletic training room. This position will be responsible for providing healthcare to student athletes to include the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of student athletes' injuries and illnesses under the supervision of Team Physicians, Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainers. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will need to effectively communicate and work in conjunction with Team Physicians and Sports Medicine Staff on treatment and implementing rehabilitation protocols for injured athletes as well as ensure that equipment is properly used and student athletes are properly using the athletic training facilities. This position will maintain medical records on student athletes including physicals, insurance information, medical evaluation and rehabilitation reports, and medical referrals. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will attend workouts when applicable, also attend practice and game events including travel as assigned with teams and schedule proper coverage for events including physicians, EMT's, staff and student athletic trainers. This position will assist with the maintenance of athletic training equipment, monitor inventory and assist with the preparation of budget request. The Assistant Athletic Trainer must be able to effectively communicate with coaches regarding injured student athletes and medical policies and procedures and follow the NATA code of ethics, attend annual CEU courses and remain current with all national and state certifications and licensure. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is required to comply with University, SEC and NCAA rules and regulations, supervise and educate graduate and undergraduate student athletic trainers and complete all other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainers.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• NATABOC Certification
• Arkansas Athletic Trainer license (or eligible to obtain license)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Independent decision-making experience relating to the care and treatment of injured/ill student athletes
• Two years experience as BOC certified athletic trainer
• Experience developing and implementing treatment and rehab programs
• Experience with Dry Needling, augmented soft tissue, Joint mobilization
• Experience working in SEC or other Power 5 conference
• Experience with Gatorade Summer camps
• Experience providing athletic health care for football team

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of University, SEC, and NCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge and ability to provide quality health care services
• Effective communication skills