OPS Athletic Trainer

Florida Gulf Coast University • Lexington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Athletic Trainer assists with the care and management of student-athletes competing in the University intercollegiate athletics programs, including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. This is a 10-month position. Possible primary sport assignments include Baseball, Women’s Soccer, and Swimming and Diving.

Requirements

• Four years of directly related full-time experience OR a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Possess Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) certificate.
• Possess CPR/AED certification.
• Licensed as an athletic trainer in Florida or license eligible at the time of employment.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel throughout the country.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance pre-authorization, claim filing, and processing experience.
• Experience with athletic training student supervision and clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily health-care to FGCU student-athletes, including injury/illness prevention/assessment, medical referral/follow-up, rehabilitation/reconditioning, medical documentation, and inter-department communication.
• Implements preventative and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments.
• Uses a variety of therapeutic modalities in accordance with physician orders, including heat, cold, light, sound, electricity, and rehabilitation and exercise equipment.
• Applies bandages, tapes, and braces to prevent and treat injuries.
• Coordinates program with university Athletic Department doctors and physicians to ensure quality treatment for student-athletes in a timely fashion.
• Provides game coverage, including traveling to away games.
• Maintains appropriate medical records of injuries, treatment plans, and progress using electronic medical record software.
• Transports students to appointments (e.g., doctor, surgery, etc.).
• Complies with all University, Atlantic Sun Conference regulations, as well as all NCAA rules and regulations.
• Remains current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University, Atlantic Sun Conference rules and regulations regarding intercollegiate athletics, including the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Temporary jobs offered through FGCU's career site aim to support students financially while also offering valuable opportunities for skill development and networking.
• Non-students can also find temporary job listings that align with their skillset and career goals, providing flexible employment options in the FGCU community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level