Assistant Athletic Trainer

Loyola University

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance in all aspects of the Sports Medicine Program. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for the intercollegiate athletics programs. This role involves providing medical coverage at events and practices, collaborating with affiliated medical staff, supervising student workers, assisting with CPR/AED training, managing medical insurance, organizing physician clinics, coordinating pre-participation exams, and maintaining medical records. The position also involves monitoring supplies, coordinating rehabilitation programs, and mentoring intern student trainers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
NATA BOC Certification/Licensure
1 - 3 years of experience in a college or other sports medicine setting.
Knowledge and skills in the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries incurred from participation in competitive athletics.
Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and guidelines.
Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.
Eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

CPR/AED Instructor Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medical care including prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Provide medical coverage at athletic events and practices.
Work with affiliated medical staff (health center, general practitioner, orthopedic surgeon, etc) to provide the best care for our student-athletes.
Supervise and schedule work study students for the Sports Medicine facility and for intercollegiate competitions.
Assist with CPR/AED training of Sports Medicine staff and Athletic Department.
Assist with medical insurance.
Organize and facilitate weekly physicians clinic.
Coordinate Student-Athlete Pre-Participation Exams.
Assist in the daily administration and operation of the athletic training facility.
Maintain medical records and compile medical updates for coaching staff, strength coaches, physicians, head athletic trainer, and academic support staff.
Supervise work-study students for the athletic training facility.
Mentor and supervise intern student trainers.
Assist with monitoring medical supplies and inventory.
Monitor athletic training room supplies and reorder stock as necessary.
Coordinate rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
Monitor, document, and communicate progress.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.