Assistant Athletic Trainer
About The Position
Mercer University Athletics is searching for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Responsibilities: The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing, athlete centered, evidenced based, comprehensive health care for student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics. This position will work in conjunction with a variety of approved healthcare providers. Individual will coordinate athletic training services working with coaches, strength and conditioning, academics, and administration. Must comply with HIPAA regulations, University policy, and NCAA compliance. In addition will adhere to the values and beliefs of Mercer University, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics, the BOC Standards of Professional Practice, and the regulations set forth by the state of Georgia.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited college/university is required along with some prior experience in an athletic training program.
- Candidates must have BOC certification and have (or be eligible for) Georgia Licensure for Athletic Training.
- Examination, assessment, and diagnosis of injury/illness to determine appropriate course of action
- Ability to communicate with various populations
- Ability to implement rehabilitation protocols and use therapeutic modalities and exercise to provide accommodation in sport related injury/illness
- Ability to assess readiness for safe return to play
- Ability to coordinate medical appointments and mange athletic training facility
- Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier as this position requires travel.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with a master's degree in athletic training or a related field, dry needle certification, and/or IV certification are desirable.
Responsibilities
- The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing, athlete centered, evidenced based, comprehensive health care for student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics.
- This position will work in conjunction with a variety of approved healthcare providers.
- Individual will coordinate athletic training services working with coaches, strength and conditioning, academics, and administration.
- Must comply with HIPAA regulations, University policy, and NCAA compliance.
- In addition will adhere to the values and beliefs of Mercer University, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics, the BOC Standards of Professional Practice, and the regulations set forth by the state of Georgia.
Benefits
- Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
