Assistant Athletic Trainer - Football

West Virginia University•West Virginia, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries for football and/or other sports as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree
A minimum of two (2) years of Athletic Trainer experience (NCAA or Professional football experience preferred)
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics
Demonstrated knowledge of Division I (FBS) intercollegiate athletics
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference policies, rules, regulations and guidelines and ability to apply and enforce those rules
Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures
Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure
Demonstrated ability in public speaking skills
Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time
Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work
Proactive attitude towards work and assignments
Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-athletes, coaches, professional representative, University community
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule
Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area
Demonstrated ability to drive and travel via motor vehicle
Demonstrated ability or organize and motivate groups and individuals
Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing)
Demonstrated knowledge of effected areas of involvement
Demonstrated ability to manage personnel
Ability to make administrative / procedural decisions and judgments
Ability to communicate effectively and comprehensively, both verbally and in writing
Maintain Board of Certification credentials, First Aid, AED and CPR credentials

Nice To Haves

NCAA or Professional football experience preferred

Responsibilities

Administer emergency care and make medical referrals.
Maintain a system of injury records on appropriate student-athletes.
Assist with the control and maintain therapeutic equipment in the athletic training room.
Assist with a line of communication among parent, physician, student-athlete, and coach.
Maintain the status of an Athletic Training Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI). This includes becoming certified, re-educating, assisting students in mastering competencies, clinically supervising students, having knowledge of program policies, re-evaluating student skills, educating students for the BOC exam, and helping students possess necessary knowledge, skills, and values.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Head Football Athletic Trainer.
Report directly to the Head Football Athletic Trainer; must also work closely with all others involved with carrying out the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA; must adhere to NCAA Bylaw 11.1 Conduct of Athletic Personnel.
Exhibit a level of expertise in professional field; must comply with the NATA Code of Ethics.
Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior; must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial, ethnical and sexual orientation differences.
Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports within the intercollegiate athletic program.
Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently; position must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff members and constituencies; required to use creative abilities to develop new techniques and approaches in dealing with many issues controlled by this position; responsibilities of the position are ever-changing and require constant research and education; requires the ability to adapt to any situation and make decisions.
Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions.
Manage professional and personal time to be handle time sensitive-issues, tight deadlines, extended hours beyond the normal workday, weekend work, regular travel in-season and on-call availability.
Faithfully and diligently execute duties of the department, as requested or assigned by the Head Football Athletic Trainer and/or Coordinator of Athletic Medical Services.