Assistant Athletic Trainer

Details•San Diego, CA

11d

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for all aspects of healthcare in the athletic environment. This includes prevention of athletic injuries; recognition and evaluation of injuries; management, treatment, and disposition of athletic injuries; rehabilitation of athletic injuries; organization and administration; and education and counseling of athletes, as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). This position must maintain appropriate certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required in the field.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
12 months of progressive experience post-NATA certification required.
NATABOC Certification (ATC) required.
American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification or equivalent.
California driver’s license required within six weeks of hire.
Personal computer, various software applications, general office equipment.
Use and application of rehabilitation modalities, e.g. whirlpools, hydrocollator, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, Continuous Passive Motion.
Use and application of evaluation tools, e.g. goniometers, thermometers, sphygmanometers, KT1000
Use and application of rehabilitation equipment, e.g. weights, bicycle, shuttles, physioballs, proprioception equipment, etc.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
Basic supervisory skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and work with a broad range of people using tact and diplomacy.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and employees as required by University policy, FERPA, HIPAA, and the Buckley Amendment, as amended.
Comprehensive working knowledge of all Athletics and Sports Medicine departmental policies and procedures, as well as understanding and adherence to external governing agencies’ regulations and requirements.
Excellent skills in the use of specific equipment and tools as identified below.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with scheduling and organizing team pre-participation physicals and review of athletes’ health history.
Assist team physician(s).
Oversee selection of proper fitting plus maintenance of protective equipment, including the use of adhesive tape, bandages, and orthoses.
Reduce and control environmental hazards, thereby creating a safe environment.
Advise the coaching staff of general and specific health practices, training activities and programs.
In cooperation with the Strength and Conditioning Coach, advise the coaching staff of appropriate weight training programs.
Set restrictions for Athletes at Risk.
Plan and implement preventative exercise programs for University of San Diego Student Athletes.
Practice Universal Precautions (OSHA) when exposed to bodily fluids.
Through observance of daily practices and contests, and working in the athletic training room, identify and evaluate the severity of athletic injuries.
Evaluate acute injuries with referrals to team physician(s) or other health care professionals as needed.
Evaluate chronic injuries with referrals to team physician(s) or other health care professionals as needed.
Assess patient progress.
Assess illnesses with referrals to team physician(s) or other health care professionals as needed.
Coordinate all team physician appointments.
Provide emergency and first aid care and treatment of acute injuries.
Implement athletic training staff emergency care procedures as needed.
Facilitate transportation logistics to expedite emergency care as needed.
Maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Time permitting, provide first aid and injury referral of non-intercollegiate and club sport participants.
Under supervision of the team physician, administer therapeutic modalities.
Design and implement injury rehabilitation programs.
Implement a sport-specific and injury-specific “return to play” plan.
Design and fit specific orthopedic devices.
Apply therapeutic and protective bandaging and wrapping for practices and contests.
Assist in administering the University Athletic Injury insurance policy and claims processing.
Coordinate primary and University insurance information for medical providers.
Assist in annually providing students and parents/guardians with written information regarding the University Athletic Injury policy.
Assist in annually acquiring and maintaining primary insurance information for individual athletes.
Maintain accurate health, injury, treatment, rehabilitation and physician referrals for individual athletes.
Maintain daily treatment records and rehabilitation progress notes.
Protect the athlete’s privacy.
Supervise and teach athletic training students.
Participate in the education of student athletic trainers.
Maintain athletic training room facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.
Apply University and Athletic Department policies and regulations in regard to the use/abuse of alcohol and drugs.
Assist with NCAA and/or institutional drug testing.
Assist with equipment repair and training room maintenance.
Counsel and advise student athletes and coaches in rehabilitation, conditioning, diet, nutrition, use of ergogenic aids, and the psychology of athletes.
Assist with liaison duties with affiliated athletic training professional programs.
Provide in-service and ongoing clinical education for the athletic training students.
Assist in CPR training for coaches and other Athletic department members as needed.
Liaison with the University of San Diego Counseling Center and Affiliated Mental Health Providers.
Maintain all personal certification requirements, including CEUs for NATA certification.
Participate in Athletic Department meetings.
Be aware of and practice the NATA Code of Ethics.
Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations.
Report any potential NCAA violations.