Assistant Athletic Trainer, Department of Athletics

Wake Forest University • Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

Performs a variety of functions in the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes through an existing Sports Medicine program. Specific responsibilities include coordination of medical care for assigned sport. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or similar field with two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NATA certification, licensure (eligible for NC), and CPR certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or ordering services, and inventory control.
• Ability to evaluate therapeutic requirements for student-athletes, and to fit and modify therapeutic and/or protective equipment.
• Skill in the use of first aid procedures.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to design and implement fitness, nutrition, and/or conditioning programs.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and other relevant software.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to always present and display professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance.
• Physical Requirements: medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and/ or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Subject to hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Experience working with intercollegiate athletics

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletically injured student-athletes, in conjunction with appropriate medical personnel; primary sports responsibilities include practices, games, travel, and emergency preparation.
• Assists in the daily supervision and educational instruction of student assistants.
• Maintains liaison between WFUBMC (WFU Baptist Medical Center), WFUSHS (WFU Student Health Services), and WFU Athletic department concerning office appointments, daily treatments, rehabilitation/exercise programs, medical records, daily restrictions, and modifications for athletes.
• Assists with the maintenance of all OSHA requirements for department.
• Assists with drug testing collections for student-athletes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees