Wake Forest University - Head Men's Basketball Athletic Trainer

College Athletic Trainers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a Head Men's Basketball Athletic Trainer responsible for the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes. The position includes evaluating and treating injuries, coordinating care with medical personnel, and supervising student assistants. A Bachelor's Degree in athletic training with certifications is required, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in athletics or similar field with 5 years of experience.
• NATA BOC certification and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured student-athletes.
• Documents injuries and treatments while maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinates medical care and wellness referrals for athletes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

First Aid Procedures

Therapeutic Requirements Evaluation

Emergency Medical Procedures

Fitness Program Design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

• Wake Forest University - Head Men's Basketball Athletic Trainer

Wake Forest University - Head Men's Basketball Athletic Trainer

To apply, please click the link below. For more information, please contact Wake Forest Head Athletic Trainer Niles Fleet ([e-mail]).

https://wfu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Staff_Career_Website_live/job/Winston-Salem-NC/Head-Men-s-Basketball-Athletic-Trainer--Department-of-Athletics_R0007920

Job Description Summary

To apply, please click the link below. For more information, please contact Wake Forest Head Athletic Trainer Niles Fleet ([e-mail]).

https://wfu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Staff_Career_Website_live/job/Winston-Salem-NC/Head-Men-s-Basketball-Athletic-Trainer--Department-of-Athletics_R0007920

Job Description Summary

Performs a variety of functions in the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to student-athletes through an existing Sports Medicine program. Specific responsibilities include coordination of medical healthcare for for assigned sport.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured and ill student-athletes, in conjunction with team physicians and appropriate affiliated medical personnel.

• Primary responsibility for Men’s Basketball practice coverage, game coverage, travel, and emergency medical care preparation; if a gap in coverage might occur, then takes appropriate steps to prevent a coverage gap.

• Coordinates mental and behavioral health/wellness referrals for student-athletes as indicated.

• Properly documents injuries as well as treatments and rehabilitation sessions of injured student-athletes.

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality of medical records and medical conditions.

• Follows prescribed rehabilitation and treatment protocols of team physicians when providing healthcare for the injured or sick student-athlete.

• Communicates effectively with strength and conditioning coaches regarding the injured student-athletes strength and conditioning parameters, limitations associated with injury rehabilitation, and opportunities to prevent or reduce injury onset.

• Provides daily injury/illness reports to coaches and Senior Associate Athletic Director/HCA with current physical conditions of student-athletes.

• Assists in the daily supervision and educational instruction of student assistants and immersive graduate students.

• Maintains liaison between WFUBMC, WFUSHS and WFU Athletic Department concerning office appointments, daily treatments, rehabilitation/exercise programs, medical records, and daily restrictions and modifications for student-athletes.

• Assists with the maintenance of all OSHA requirements for department.

• Assists with drug testing collections for student-athletes.

• Assesses the need for and performs CPR and other emergency medical procedures.

• Performs other related duties as assigned including, but not limited to, supporting health care needs of student-athletes in other sports.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in athletic training or similar field with five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• NATA BOC certification, licensure (eligible for NC), and CPR certification required.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

• Ability to evaluate therapeutic requirements for student-athletes, and to fit and modify therapeutic and/or protective equipment.

• Skill in the use of first aid procedures.

• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.

• Ability to design and implement fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs.

• Familiarity with sports science data gathering and analysis.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures and University policies.

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with medical and student record privacy laws.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

• Valid driver license with good driving record; must be insurable.
  

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Master’s degree preferred. Experience working with intercollegiate athletics and basketball specifically preferred.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

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