Athletic Trainer II - 528932

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

9h

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer II assists with the operations of the athletic training program for the assigned low- to moderate-risk sport including risk management and injury prevention; recognition, evaluation, and assessment of injuries; immediate care of injuries (CPR, emergency, first aid, etc.); treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries. Works under general supervision. Provides preventative, emergency, and rehabilitative care to student-athletes of their respective assigned sport. May also provide supervision to an athletic training intern. Assists in the evaluation of injuries or illness sustained by an athlete, identification injury/illness risk factors, and providing healthcare information and counsel to athletes, parents, coaches. Assists in coordination and management of the administrative components of an athletic training program including health care services, financial management, athletic training facility management, personnel management, public relations, and patient transportation.

Requirements

• Master's degree and one (1) year of athletic training experience
• National Athletic Trainers Association certification
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• State of Alabama Athletic Trainer's Association License or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• Must have valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable motor vehicle report that is in compliance with University policies
• Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions
• Basic knowledge of NCAA Division I policies and procedures
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assists with the operations of the athletic training program for the assigned low- to moderate-risk sport including risk management and injury prevention
• Recognition, evaluation, and assessment of injuries
• Immediate care of injuries (CPR, emergency, first aid, etc.)
• Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries
• Provides preventative, emergency, and rehabilitative care to student-athletes of their respective assigned sport
• May also provide supervision to an athletic training intern
• Assists in the evaluation of injuries or illness sustained by an athlete, identification injury/illness risk factors, and providing healthcare information and counsel to athletes, parents, coaches
• Assists in coordination and management of the administrative components of an athletic training program including health care services, financial management, athletic training facility management, personnel management, public relations, and patient transportation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees