Assistant Athletic Trainer

Bellevue University • Bellevue, NE

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for making independent decisions and coordinating the appropriate Athletic Training Services for athletes, by evaluating physical condition and athletic injuries, advises and treats athletes to maintain health and physical fitness for participation in college athletics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic training or related field required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience required.
• Excellent customer service orientation and ability to represent the interests of the University in a professional manner.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills required to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to make sound and accurate decisions.
• Ability to motivate and contribute to building a positive and productive work environment.
• Flexibility and the ability to operate under stressful, time-sensitive deadlines.
• Requires the ability to maintain strict level of confidentiality in the handling of students and health information.
• Experience with CrossFit methodology and functional movements.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• NATA/BOC Certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently makes decisions on evaluation, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for Bellevue University Athletes.
• Supports Head Athletic Trainer with rehabilitation of post injury and post-surgery conditions.
• Administers appropriate treatment modalities.
• Prescribes routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles.
• Renders first aid to injured players.
• Acts as Liaison between Team Doctors and Athletes.
• Coordinates appropriate rehabs.
• Contacts physicians for Student Athletes as required.
• Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by team physicians.
• Assists with pre-season physicals, prevention, care, and recognition of on-site injuries.
• Recommends special diets to build up health and reduce overweight athletes.
• Leads Weight Training Sessions for Student Athletes as needed.
• Assists Head Athletic Trainer with maintenance of supplies and facilities as it relates to the budget.
• Fills in for non-assigned sports as coverage is needed.
• Travels with teams as required.
• Instructs Student Athletic Trainers on basic knowledge in injury treatment, prevention, and evaluation.

Benefits

• Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree