Assistant Athletic Trainer

Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

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About The Position

Primary Purpose The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality-the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete. At Appalachian State University, student-athletes will be provided with the opportunity and encouraged to progress toward a degree of their choice, and the opportunity to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, leadership, and institutional loyalty. The intercollegiate athlete representing App State will be a bonafide student pursuing a degree program, as well as an amateur competitor. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Works under supervision of the Chief Strategy Officer and assists with sport coverage as assigned. This includes following all policies and procedures. Responsible for the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under the direction of the Appalachian State University Team Physicians. Supervises and evaluates athletic training students. Serve as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, physicians, and parents. Responsible for completing insurance claims and performing related record keeping not limited to, but to include seeking authorizations from student-athlete’s. Maintain continuing education according to the requirements of the Board of Certification and the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners. Abide by the rules as set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Appalachian Athletics, and the Sunbelt Conference. Attend and lead athletic training staff meetings. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the athletic training room. Develop and distribute visiting team information in the form of an email in a timely fashion. Serve as advisor to assigned Intern with his or her athletic responsibilities. Serve as a mentor to all athletic training interns. Perform miscellaneous related duties. Other duties as assigned by the Chief Strategy Officer Responsible for maintaining a master database of forms for the athletic training department. Responsible for updating pre-participation exam forms and ensuring the forms on the website are current. Responsible for hydrotherapy room, maintaining proper chemical balance, and whirlpool maintenance. Helps to oversee and perform monthly AED checks on assigned AEDs and update confirmation sheet.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 3-5 years experience in athletic training after certification.

Responsibilities

• Works under supervision of the Chief Strategy Officer and assists with sport coverage as assigned.
• Responsible for the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under the direction of the Appalachian State University Team Physicians.
• Supervises and evaluates athletic training students.
• Serve as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, physicians, and parents.
• Responsible for completing insurance claims and performing related record keeping not limited to, but to include seeking authorizations from student-athlete’s.
• Maintain continuing education according to the requirements of the Board of Certification and the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.
• Abide by the rules as set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Appalachian Athletics, and the Sunbelt Conference.
• Attend and lead athletic training staff meetings.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the athletic training room.
• Develop and distribute visiting team information in the form of an email in a timely fashion.
• Serve as advisor to assigned Intern with his or her athletic responsibilities.
• Serve as a mentor to all athletic training interns.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties.
• Responsible for maintaining a master database of forms for the athletic training department.
• Responsible for updating pre-participation exam forms and ensuring the forms on the website are current.
• Responsible for hydrotherapy room, maintaining proper chemical balance, and whirlpool maintenance.
• Helps to oversee and perform monthly AED checks on assigned AEDs and update confirmation sheet.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees