Staff Athletic Trainer

Bethel University; McKenzie (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel University is seeking a Staff Athletic Trainer to oversee the care of student athletes within its athletic programs. This role involves prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of injuries, adhering to NATA and state regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for administrative duties and working closely with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Certified by the NATA Board of Certification.
• Tennessee Licensure required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a collegiate setting.

Responsibilities

• Prevent athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Evaluate and treat athletic injuries.
• Counsel and educate student athletes.
• Supervise and educate assistant athletic trainers.

Skills

Injury prevention

Athletic injury evaluation

Counseling

Administrative duties

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Staff Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine and supervises the care of student athletes competing in the University’s athletic programs. Our athletic trainers are responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program. A Staff Athletic Trainer will follow all federal, state, National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), BOC, and NAIA laws, rules, regulations and ethical standards that apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses
• Evaluation of athletic injuries
• Treatment of athletic injuries.
• Providing counseling and education to student athletes.
• Athletic training administrative duties.
• Assist with coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions.
• Supervision, education and recruitment of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers.
• Record keeping and documentation.
• Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student athletes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a bachelor’s degree, 1 to 3 years of experience in a collegiate setting and be certified by the NATA Board of Certification, Tennessee Licensure

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