Athletic Trainer, Track and Field

High Point University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide medical care and athletic training services to Track and Field student-athletes on campus. The role includes injury evaluation, treatment planning, rehab implementation and return-to-play decisions, with collaboration across coaches and medical staff.

As a preceptor in the accredited ATEP program, you will mentor students while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality in a dynamic university setting.

Qualifications

• BOC Certification required or eligible for licensure.
• NC Licensed athletic trainer or eligible; CPR/AED Certified.
• Knowledge of athletic injuries, treatment methods, rehabilitation, record keeping, taping and bracing.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and athletic training services to Track and Field student athletes.
• Evaluate injuries, develop treatment and rehab programs, refer when needed and make return-to-play decisions.
• Serve as a preceptor in the ATEP program.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and effective communication with students, parents, faculty, coaches and physicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BOC Certification

NC Licensure eligible

CPR/AED Certification

Injury treatment knowledge

Rehabilitation planning

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

MS Office

Presagia

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Presagia

Microsoft Office

Job description

High Point University’s Athletic Trainer position provides medical care and athletic training services to High Point University Track and Field student-athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Bachelor's degree required Master's degree preferred
• Experience and Training Must be BOC Certified, NC Licensed athletic trainer or eligible, CPR/AED Certified
• Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Knowledge of athletic injuries, treatment methods, rehabilitation, record keeping, taping, and bracing methods
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical, problem solving and reasoning ability; independent judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Efficient organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to utilize Presagia injury tracking software
• Ability to travel as required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides medical care and athletic training services to High Point University student athletes.
• Evaluates injuries, develop and implement treatment and rehab programs, refer when appropriate and make return-to-play decisions.
• Serves as a preceptor in ATEP.
• Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, parents, faculty, co-workers, coaches and physicians.
• Other duties as assigned

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Ensures appropriate medical care for student athletes for assigned sports
• Provides supervision for athletic training students within CAATE-approved athletic training education programme

For more information about this position, please contact Quade Haynie, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine at [e-mail].

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.