Assistant Athletic Trainer (10 Month)

Assistant Athletic Trainer (10 Month)

Evaluation Group: StaffFLSA Status: Exempt

Positions Supervised: N/AJob Summary The assistant athletic trainer is responsible for providing athletic training services to Lindenwood University intercollegiate athletic programs. This position collaborates with the athletic training program coordinator to provide supervision, instruction, and evaluation of athletic training students. Job Responsibilities and Execution Assists with the overall administration of the athletic training program Evaluates, treats, and rehabs athletic injuries and instructs athletes on injury prevention Maintains accurate medical records and appropriate communication with the sports medicine team and physicians Provides practice and game coverage Conducts pre-participation evaluations Coordinates medical insurance claims Oversees student employees, maintains their schedules, and assists in assigning their seasonal sports rotations Oversees athletic training students, evaluates their clinical performance, and assists with their clinical testing, including clinical exit exams Assists with administrative responsibilities including secondary insurance for student athletes, inventory of athletic training supplies, and coordination of pre-season physicals for athletes Teaches courses as assigned Attends all preceptor training events/instructional seminars Fosters student adherence to the athletic training program's code of conduct Provides athletic services during athletic events, including pre-event preparation of participants, on-the-field injury assessment, first aid when appropriate, and arranges for transportation to a medical facility as necessary Maintains accurate records of athletic injuries, physical modalities, rehabilitation programs, physician visits, and release of records Maintains proper and current licensure and practices in accordance with the National Athletic Trainers' Association Code of Ethics Directs equipment purchase/maintenance for all athletic training facilities Attends professional development seminars, reads professional journals and texts, and shares information with other staff professionals, athletes, and physicians Service Excellence Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University's values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamwork Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration Maintains open communication with administration, faculty, physicians, coaches, parents, and athletes, within limits of existing law Acts as a clinical preceptor for athletic training program students and communicates regularly with the clinical education coordinator Sits on various committees as needed (interviews, student employee search, etc.)Presents to students, faculty, and staff as well as community groups/organizations on topics such as injury prevention, conditioning, nutrition, and drug awareness Job may require other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.