Lead Athletic Trainer - Collegiate Sports Medicine

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Athletic Trainer to oversee prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation and treatment of orthopedic and medical conditions related to intercollegiate athletics for its varsity programs.

You will assist the Assistant AD for Sports Medicine with medical treatment and program administration, reporting to team physicians, and supervising staff in the Athletic Training Room.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in athletic training or related field.
• CAATE-accredited athletic training program.
• BOC certification and DC licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Attend practices and contests, home and away, for assigned varsity teams.
• Provide initial injury evaluation and immediate care; determine follow-up needs.
• Coordinate treatment and rehabilitation plans; monitor progress and discharge readiness.
• Lead athletic training operations; supervise staff and scheduling.
• Ensure safety and readiness of playing areas; implement prevention strategies.

Skills

Prioritizing

Decision making

Team leadership

Clinical evaluation

Emergency care

Education

Master's degree in athletic training

CAATE accredited AT program

BOC certification and DC licensure eligibility

Job description

American University in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Athletic Trainer to oversee prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation and treatment of orthopedic and medical conditions related to intercollegiate athletics for its varsity programs.

You will assist the Assistant AD for Sports Medicine with medical treatment and program administration, reporting to team physicians, and supervising staff in the Athletic Training Room.