Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of Redlands•Redlands, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Trainer reports to the Head Athletic Trainer and helps ensure the health and safety of participants in the University’s 21 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic programs. The role also assists the Head Athletic Trainer with management of a medical clinic. The position is exempt, full-time at 40 hours per week, and scheduled for 11 months. Evening and weekend work and travel may be required. The Assistant Athletic Trainer provides injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and first aid; develops individualized preventive and rehabilitative programs; and maintains medical records and documentation. The position supports student-athletes with medical eligibility requirements and access to health care and insurance, while working with coaches, department staff, physicians, and other health professionals to deliver coordinated care. The role also hires and supervises work-study employees, maintains and communicates department policies and protocols, and supports CPR and First Aid education for athletic department staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Medicine, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in a patient-facing role.
Current, valid BOC certification.
Current CPR/AED certification.
Valid California Class C driver’s license with a good driving record; an out-of-state license is valid until appointment, and a California Class C license must be obtained within 10 days of appointment.
Knowledge of athletic injury prevention; therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques; first aid; athletic equipment; and injury assessment and treatment.
Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent technical, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
Ability to build positive relationships and align internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to interact competently with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to work in active conditions requiring sufficient physical stamina; regularly sit, walk, and stand for extended periods; travel to various locations; use office equipment; reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs; communicate clearly; see and hear adequately for job duties; and lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
CPR Instructor certification.
Work experience with a variety of sports.

Responsibilities

Prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries and illnesses using evidence-based best practices.
Provide health care services at home practices and contests and provide appropriate emergency care and first aid to student-athletes.
Develop patient-specific preventive and rehabilitative programming.
Maintain current medical records and documentation.
Assist student-athletes with medical eligibility requirements, including health screenings and relevant health information.
Help student-athletes navigate the health insurance and health care system.
Collaborate with coaches and department support staff to provide whole-person care focused on student-athlete health and safety.
Collaborate with the team physician and allied health professionals to deliver quality care, and refer student-athletes to other professionals when needed.
Hire, train, supervise, and coordinate work-study student employees.
Review and update athletic training department policies, procedures, and protocols, and educate relevant staff and student-athletes about policy updates.
Educate athletic department staff on CPR and First Aid certification updates and maintain an annual education schedule for coaches.
Communicate positively and effectively through writing, speaking, listening, and non-verbal communication.
Adhere to NCAA, conference, institutional, and Athletics Department policies and professional ethical standards.
Maintain current knowledge of medical best practices for the athletic population and enforce safety procedures.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.