Assistant Athletics Trainer

University of Denver•Quinte West, ON

2d•$60,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting with the organization, management, and development of the University’s intercollegiate sports medicine program.

Requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and volume.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable and situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
Ability to work with the public with tact and judgment.
Excellent organizational skills required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate work related equipment, and effectively communicate verbally with customers and employees of the University. The employee is required to be on their feet for extended periods of time throughout the day. The employee must be able to frequently move about the office with capability of transporting files or objects up to 25 pounds.
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
Experience in the field of athletic training
NATABOC Certified, CPR/AED certification, Colorado AT licensure eligible
This individual must possess a knowledge specific to the field of athletic training.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
1-3 years athletic training experience at the Division 1 level
Ability to work with insurance companies to insure payment, ability to follow University procurement policy, broad knowledge of prescription medication.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency care, injury evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of all varsity athletic injuries under the direct supervision and guidelines of the athletic team physician.
Assist in the day-to-day operations of the training room.
Assist with the administrative responsibilities of budgeting, ordering, and inventory control.
Oversee the primary care coverage for Varsity teams as designated by the Director of Sports Medicine.
Assist with the development and implementation of the policies and procedures as related to the Sports Medicine Department.
Assist with treatments of all varsity student-athletes when necessary.
Assist with the coordination of all physical examinations, medical insurance, and other medical administrative.
Direct and educate student athletic trainer.
Compile relevant statistical information for post injury strength testing and injury rates.
Oversee special events and summer camp training responsibilities as designated by the Director of Sports Medicine.
Provide other team and training room coverage as assigned.
Maintain a high degree of professionalism which fosters growth of the department and a high perception of the division.