Athletic Trainer Primary Function: Under the direction of the Athletic Director, provide first aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for student athletes.
Requirements/Responsibilities:- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training preferred, CPT and CPR certification
- Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning to the end of each respective sport season.
- Maintain an effective line of communication with the team and/or offsite physician(s) regarding athletic healthcare and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all athletic injuries.
- Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment, including special taping, pads or braces to body parts such as ankles, fingers and/or wrists.
- Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room.
- File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents.
- Maintain a daily treatment log.
- Develop, maintain, and update an Emergency Action Plan.
- Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory.
- Provide the Athletic Director with an annual budget for supplies and equipment.
- Equip each team with the appropriate medical equipment.
- Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.
- Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
- Travel with athletic team when available to provide coverage at sporting events.
- Other duties as assigned or as become evident.
- Develop effective and positive communication with the students, faculty, and community as needed.
