Assistant Athletic Trainer

Florida Institute of Technology • Melbourne, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting scholar-athletes with the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; this includes both musculoskeletal injuries, as well as mild general medical illnesses/injuries. Additionally, the Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for tasks assigned by the Associate Athletic Trainer and/or Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, such as the scheduling of pre-participation physicals, baseline neurocognitive exams, Federal Work Study Students, and other administrative tasks. Sport Assignments include Men's Cross Country/Distance Track, Men's and Women's Basketball, and Men's Rowing.

Requirements

• Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.
• All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

Responsibilities

• Assists scholar-athletes with the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This includes both musculoskeletal injuries, as well as mild general medical illnesses/injuries.
• Assists scholar-athletes with referrals to other medical providers for injuries and illnesses, if necessary.
• Assists with filing essential paperwork for proper medical documentation and oversees medical insurance claims.
• Determines the medical clearance of scholar-athletes in regards to participating in his or her sport.
• Oversees the scholar-athlete participation during athletic practices and games, which includes pre-game set-up and break-down.
• Maintains the upkeep of the medical facility, as well as the inventory of the medical equipment.
• Works closely with coaches and athletic administration on the medical status of scholar-athletes, while regularly participating in department and staff meetings.
• Assists with special projects as assigned by the Associate and/or Head Athletic Trainers, such as the scheduling of pre-participation physicals, baseline neurocognitive exams, and Federal Work Study Students.

What This Job Offers

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