Athletic Trainer - Full Time Assistant

National Collegiate Athletic Association; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program for Spalding University. This position includes injury prevention, emergency care, and supervising student-athletes while ensuring alignment with NCAA rules. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and be certified by the NATABOC.

Qualifications

• Certification by NATABOC required.
• Preferred experience in collegiate athletic training.
• Strong background in professional athletic training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate the sports medicine program.
• Provide injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Supervise and teach graduate athletic training students.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Budget Management

Education

Master's degree in Athletic Training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
The full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer will maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program for Spalding University athletics under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform professional and administrative services essential for the success of the program under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer
• Duties will include injury prevention, emergency care, first aid and physical rehabilitation of injuries incurred by Spalding University's intercollegiate athletes
• Will organize and conduct medically prescribed sports rehabilitation and conditioning programs following an injury and be responsible for appropriate organization and implementation of athletic insurance claim paperwork and follow-up as necessary
• Also supervise and participate in the teaching of graduate athletic training students enrolled in an innovative, new entry-level Master of Science Degree Program in Athletic Training. Some weekends and overnight travel are required
• Other Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Practice and game supervision/coverage
• Effective communication with athletes, coaches, families, university officials, and physicians
• Referring athletes for appropriate diagnostic, follow-up procedures, and injury tracking.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky
• A Master's degree and previous collegiate athletic training experience is preferred
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, multitasking, and budget management skills in addition to knowledge of the NCAA
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, Excel, and Power Point
• Knowledge of and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
• Understanding of and/or willingness to learn an NCAA Division III academic and sports culture
• A strong background in professional athletic training
• Past work with student-athletes at the high school and/or collegiate level

• Commitment to inclusiveness and collegiality in personal and professional work and mentoring students and faculty on the importance of multicultural and multidisciplinary applications
• Commitment and alignment with Spalding University's Mission is essential
• Regular or daily contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Regular contact with the general public.
• Must be able to work with, listen to, appreciate, and collaborate and lead with diverse populations
• An understanding and ability to apply and enforce university Covid-19 and NCAA protocols

INTERRELATIONS

• Working closely and communicating often and openly with the Head Athletic Trainer (the position's supervisor)
• Ability to listen to, take direction and guidance from, and be held accountable by the Head Athletic Trainer
• The ability to effectively communicate with and solve problems for diverse groups, including prospective or current students, fellow counselors and support staff, alumni, and other constituencies
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an environment characterized by large workloads, deadline pressures and high-performance standards.