Job no: 502688
Department: Athletics
Work type: Staff Full-time Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Athletics & Fitness

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or a related health field
• 1-2 years of full-time work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess complete knowledge of and be in compliance with all NCAA, University guidelines, rules, and regulations
• Must have organizational skills and knowledge of medical modalities
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Must be certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and must maintain the certification during the course of employment
• Must possess an active membership in the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA)
• Must be licensed by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners within the first six months of employment and maintain the certification during the course of employment
• Must have current First Aid and CPR certification
• Must be willing to travel and have a flexible work schedule

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience and skills in handling insurance is desired
• Previous rehab experience is preferred

Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the development, instruction and management of all aspects of the sports medicine program including assessment, training, instruction, documentation, inventory management, provide medical coverage for teams as assigned with primary coverage of soccer or volleyball (fall), basketball (winter), and lacrosse or softball (spring).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Must have a thorough knowledge of human anatomy, evaluating, treating injuries with the modalities available with the use of rehabilitation techniques.
• Develop, coordinate provide instruction and training and supervise the Alcohol Awareness Program, and Student Enhancement Program.
• Effectively modify emergency action plans to each venue/location where services are rendered.
• Communicate with physicians, coaches, Head Athletic Trainer, parents, and student athletic trainers regarding injury status of athletes under direct care (i.e. concussions, or psychosocial situations). Communicate with student athletes and provide preventative care instruction.
• Must provide clinical supervision and medical coverage for student athletic trainers, assist with physicals, apply supportive braces, taping for injuries, and provide first aid and emergency care.
• Monitor, and keep abreast of laws pertaining to Drug Testing and Health programs, and conduct drug testing.
• Ability to function within the parameters of the existing inventory and budget.
• supervise and review the work of student employees, and coordinate schedules and assignments for games, events, etc
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
• Must prepare and maintain travel authorizations, maintain and update injury and rehabilitation notes, reports and records.
• Ability to use therapeutic, ultrasound, electronic stimulation, portable Tens units, whirlpool baths and moist heat modalities. (daily)
• Ability to make sound independent judgement in the use emergency equipment such as oxygen cylinders, spineboards, vacuum splints, AED’s and other equipment upon injury.
• Follow guidelines as established by the Head Athletic Trainer for athletic training, practice set-up, and game set-up.

• Attend assigned team(s) practice sessions and contests, home and away. • Travel with sports teams as directed

• Attend home contests for all sponsored sports and away contests as assigned, to include nights, holidays and weekends
• Provide instruction to student athletes regarding drug, alcohol, and health related issues.
• Maintain secure storage and filing of all departmental medical records, and maintain confidentiality..
• Monitor medical supply inventory and store supplies when shipments arrive with competency in handling supplies.
• Responsible for Automated External Defibrillator(s) Registration / Regular Maintenance.
• Clean and maintain equipment in athletic training room.
• Fill transport and position water coolers, ice chests, and emergency supplies at events and practices.