Services include injury evaluation, prevention, treatment and therapeutic exercises along with bracing and taping of varsity athletes. The assistant athletic trainer will cover practices and games which will include team travel as needed. Duties will also include: communicate with team physician, athletic director, coaches, strength and conditioning coach, and all other support staff regarding athletic injuries, illness, and rehabilitation. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provides the Head Athletic Trainer with frequent updates and assessment of athletic training services.
Ensures that NCAA student-athlete eligibility rules are being adhered to as it pertains to annual physicals and sickle cell status.
Prepares and maintains all appropriate athletic injury care records and reports as required following all NCAA, HIPPA, and NATA guidelines.
Participates in regularly scheduled staff and department meetings.
Contributes to the overall success of the intercollegiate athletics program by willingly performing all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Head Athletic Trainer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred qualifications include:
· Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training
· National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification certified.
· 2 years of athletics experience preferred.
· NYS Licensure
· CPR & AED Certification
· Proficient with on-line medical records systems and concussion management system (SWAY).