Assistant AD/Head Football Athletic Trainer

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the leadership of the Deputy A.D. for Athlete Development & Leadership/SWA and direction of the head team physician, the position is responsible for leading the administration and execution of injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and care for UCF football student-athletes. The employee's primary responsibilities will focus on the care and prevention of injuries for the football program while following Athletics, University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Master's degree and two (2) years of experience; or a bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience.
• BOC Certified in Athletic Training
• Florida State Athletic Training Licensed (or eligible for licensure)

Nice To Haves

• Head Athletic Trainer experience at the collegiate level

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team physicians in the oversight and administration of athletic training for the football program within compliance with federal, state, NCAA, conference, university and athletics rules, regulations, as well as NATA guidelines / best practices related to student-athlete health and safety
• Oversee and provide leadership to the football sports medicine staff (full-time, GAs, and student-trainers), to include: training and development; scheduling / assignments; training room coverage; and evaluation.
• Ensures sports medicine coverage at all football related home and away team activities
• Collaborate with team doctors regarding football student-athlete participation in competition, practice, and off-season workouts
• Provide sports medicine training services to football student-athletes, including training room coverage and attendance at team workouts, practices, and competitions (home and away).
• In collaboration with medical personnel, develops rehabilitation programs and establishes in-season and off-season schedules for football student-athletes.
• Properly document all injuries/illnesses (including mental health) into EMR platform and prepare timely / accurate reports / summaries (injury / illness, care and reconditioning updates, daily sports medicine records, etc.), to be communicated with coaches (including strength & conditioning coach), medical and related personnel as appropriate.
• Effectively communicate with sport performance coaches regarding the injured student-athlete's strength and conditioning parameters and limitations associated with injury rehabilitation.
• Ensure compliance with all prescribed rehabilitation and treatment protocols from team physicians.
• Perform all treatments, rehabilitations, taping/bracing, and/or casting as needed.
• Oversee the football student-athlete pre-participation physical examinations, records management, drug testing, and medical referrals.
• Certifies eligibility of football student-athletes related to area of operation.
• Coordinate medical care for all in-season and official team practices and workouts including home and away contests.
• Educate and counsel coaching staff, student-athletes, physicians, co-workers, students, parents, media, and consultants, to include health / wellness education.
• Represent UCFAA on local, regional, and national committees related to area of operation.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurances
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness initiatives
• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Tickets to UCF sporting events
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior