Athletic Trainer

NATA; Statesboro (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University Campus Recreation and Intramurals seeks an Injury Prevention and Care Coordinator (Athletic Trainer) to deliver comprehensive athletic training services across intramural and club sports, informal recreation, and special events.

The role entails coordinating the Athletic Training Program, providing injury prevention, evaluation, first aid, taping, rehabilitation, and emergency care, and serving as a preceptor for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited athletic training education program
• NATABOC board certification and eligibility for GA licensure
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer all aspects of a comprehensive Athletic Training Program
• Provide injury prevention, evaluation, first aid, taping, rehabilitation, emergency care for participants
• Serve as clinic site and preceptor for athletic training students
• Participate in Risk Management Team and CPR/AED/FA training
• Provide documentation and reporting of services
• Review and enforce policies and procedures
• Maintain risk management best practices and industry standards
• Assist with department and facility events and work on university committees

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title: Injury Prevention and Care Coordinator (Athletic Trainer)

- Georgia Southern University Campus Recreation and Intramurals

Job Application Website: Georgia Southern Job Site

Job ID: 300600

Job Summary:

The Injury Prevention and Care Coordinator provides comprehensive athletic training services for Campus Recreation & Intramurals in the delivery of programs and services which include intramural and clubs sports, informal recreation, and special events coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and administer all aspects of a comprehensive Athletic Training Program
• Provide injury prevention aid, evaluation, first aid, taping, rehabilitation, emergency care, and more to informal recreation, club sports, intramural sports and special event participants
• Serve as clinic site and preceptor for multiple athletic training students
• Serve on Risk Management Team and facilitate departmental CPR/AED and FA training
• Provide documentation and reporting of services as needed
• Review and enforce policies and procedures
• Maintain and utilize risk management best practices and maintain industry standards
• Assist with department and/or facility special events and serve on University and departmental work teams and committees

Required Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited athletic training education program

Other Required Qualifications:

• National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certified
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified

Required Experience:

One (1) or more years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Membership and active participant in NATA and/or NIRSA
• CPR/AED and FA Instructor certified
• Preferred Educational Qualifications
• Master's Degree from an accredited athletic training education program

Preferred Experience:

• Two (2) or more years of related experience
• Experience working in University setting