Job Description

Position Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the clinical application and administration comprehensive health care services for sports as assigned by Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Student-Athlete Welfare.  This individual will be an integral part of the Sports Medicine Team who must build professional relationships with student-athletes, athletic and University department staff, parents, and the medical community.  Additionally, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will responsible for administrative duties as assigned, and will assist the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine with the supervision of 3 part time intern certified athletic trainers.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Clinical application and administration of comprehensive health care services for the assigned sports programs (85%)
• Coordinate and deliver all medical coverage and services for assigned team including prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries and health care administration.
• Communicate with Team Physicians, Coaching Staff, Strength and Conditioning Staff, and other essential personal both written and verbal reports on the health status of each student-athletes.
• Administrative Duties as assigned by, and under the direction of, the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. (10%) Assist the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine with the supervision of 3 part time intern athletic trainers and student employees. (5%)
• Provide feedback and mentoring to intern athletic trainer in a collaborative effort for paired sport assignments.
• Supervise athletic training aide program of work study students that assist in set up, break down and distribution of hydration supplies for football practice.

CONTACTS: 

• Assistant AD for Compliance – To work in cooperation on medically related compliance matters Assistant AD for Academics – To communicate the effect medical status on academic attendance or performance. Director of Facilities and Events – To communicate emergency action plans and severe weather updates. Athletic Equipment Manager – To collaborate on protective equipment and staff clothing orders Student-Athlete Family Coordinator – to communicate regarding questions family members have about medical issues.
• Assistant Athletic Director for Communications – to provide communication to media about medical issues and update sports medicine website. Student Health Center – Referral and disability assessment of student-athletes. Counseling and Psychological Services – Referral for student-athletes with mental health needs. Strength & Conditioning – Supervision of health and safety and communication of injured student-athlete limitations.
• Campus Police – to collaborate on emergency response. Physical Plant – To conduct facility maintenance and repair Custodial Services – To collaborate on sanitation of medical facilities. . Campus Nutritionist – To provide education and counseling to student-athletes.
• Team Physicians and Consulting Subspecialists – To provide medical services to student-athletes.     
• Resource Exchange Center – to provide nutritional supplement and drug education.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

Assist Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine with supervision of part time intern athletic trainers paired with Assistant Athletic Trainer’s primary sport assignments.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Environment – Requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Exposures encountered - Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Essential physical requirements: Climbing, standing, stooping, typing, running Physical effort/lifting: Heavy Lifting – over 50 pounds.. Required to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, travel, and be on-call as a regular part of the job. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills & ability: 

Knowledge and clinical skill in the prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries and health care administration A thorough understanding of evidence based medicine and appropriate current standards of care in Sport Medicine. A thorough knowledge in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning principles Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal communication skills. Adherence to all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required.

Education & experience: 

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer

CPR / AED Certified for Professional Rescuer

VA Board of Medicine License to practice Athletic Training

Bachelor’s Degree is required. 

Master’s degree is preferred

Preferred 2-year experience as a certified athletic trainer

Preferred 2 year experience in intercollegiate or professional athletics

Scheduled Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; 38.75 hours per week. The schedule may vary. Some travel may be required.

SALARY STRUCTURE:  Pay Grade 5 (Hiring Range $39,083.00 to $51,792.00 annually), salary exempt