Assistant Athletic Trainer, Intercollegiate Athletics - UT Chattanooga
University of Tennessee•Chattanooga, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be the primary athletic trainer for Women’s Basketball, which includes attending conditioning & practices and traveling for competitions. The Athletic Trainer also coordinates athletic training services for Men’s Golf but will not attend practices or travel for competitions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Certification by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
- Active membership in the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA)
- First Aid and CPR certification
- State of Tennessee athletic training license or eligible for such
- Minimum two years of recent collegiate athletic training experience
Nice To Haves
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Basketball at NCAA Division I level
- Experience with Web based Injury Tracking System Application
- Master’s degree in athletic training or related field
- 1-2 years’ experience as a certified athletic trainer
Responsibilities
- Performs evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for assigned student-athletes
- Ensures maintenance of confidential documentation and record keeping of injury reports and progress notes
- Ensures effective communication with student athletes, coaches, medical professionals, and academic advisors
- Organizes and monitors the maintenance of all medical records, keeping each file up to date to facilitate insurance billing and payments by insuring proper documentation for any future medical or legal claims
- Organizes and directs all preseason physicals with physicians and coordinates medical clearance and eligibility for practice and competition
- Facilitates concussion testing for student athletes and other safety protocols
- Manages and maintains the athletic training room, and equipment including supplies and inventory
- Complies with policies and rules of UTC, the Southern Conference, and the NCAA related to medical care for student-athletes
- Provides oversight for recruitment, hiring, and supervision of athletic training staff
- Organizes First Aid and CPR training for staff and coaches
- Maintains a safe and professional environment for student athletes and department staff
Benefits
- UT Market Range: MR07
- Anticipated Hiring Salary: $47,250 - $52,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
