FT Assistant Athletic Trainer

Cochise CollegeDouglas Campus, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a full-time, live-in appointment responsible for providing support to all athletic teams and assisting athletes with injuries and illnesses, assessing injuries/illnesses and determining appropriate treatment, using medical equipment and supplies, and assisting in monitoring the department budget. On-Campus Housing provided. This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt. Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports medicine, or related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher education recognized by the US Department of Education
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Board of Certification (BOC) Arizona State Athletic Trainer Licensure, or the ability to attain such
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of athletic training/sports medicine
  • Knowledge of health and safety practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of medical supplies and equipment
  • Knowledge of various treatment modalities
  • Knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring and administration
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation methods/programs
  • Skill in assessing and treating various medical conditions
  • Skill in responding to crises in calm and rational manner
  • Skill in effectively developing interpersonal relationships
  • Skill in maintaining composure when faced with difficult situations
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
  • Ability to relate to and work with a diverse student population, faculty, administrators and community members
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
  • Ability to promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation both within the college and the community members
  • Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
  • Ability to maintain athletic training equipment and work space
  • Ability to direct the work of others including student interns
  • Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions

Nice To Haves

  • Prior work experience preferred
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered

Responsibilities

  • Attends athletic and sporting events, responding to athletic injuries/illnesses in a timely manner; assesses injuries and/or illnesses, determining appropriate and/or necessary treatment; performing treatment(s) and testing such as muscle stimulation, ultrasound, etc., and contacting medical personnel as necessary
  • Assists the Athletic Trainer in providing counseling to athletes and athletic staff regarding course of treatment and rehabilitation, arranging and monitoring rehabilitation programs; assessing and determining athlete's readiness to return practice or competition; and educating staff and athletes on injury prevention and rehabilitation
  • Remains current in the athletic training and sports medicine field; adhering to safety practices and procedures and taking appropriate precautions when treating injuries/illnesses; complying with applicable policies and procedures, and creating, modifying, and implement policies and procedures as appropriate
  • Assists the Athletic Trainer in developing, monitoring, and maintaining the department budget, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints; purchasing supplies and equipment, negotiating services (i.e. surgeries) with insurance companies and monitoring physician consultations; preparing special and recurring reports including but not limited to daily injury reports, athlete databases
  • Monitors, maintains, and utilizes medical and athletic training equipment in treatment of sports and athletic injuries; scheduling and/or performing routine equipment maintenance, ensuring equipment is in proper working order, and maintaining adequate supply inventory, re-ordering as necessary
  • Interacts with college personnel, students, vendors, healthcare and medical personnel, representing the college at various events, meetings, conferences, and seminars, operating college vehicles, and performing occasional supervision of other staff
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

  • On-Campus Housing provided
  • meal plan as part of compensation
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