Athletic Trainer

University of the District of Columbia•Washington, DC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer assists in the management, coordination and administration of all aspects of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for all student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program. The Athletic Trainer provides holistic health care, wellness education and counseling for student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer assists in developing and monitoring policies and procedures regarding athletics related medical insurance, pre-participation physical examinations, medical services and related activities to ensure the University has a comprehensive health care plan for student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer assists in managing mandated concussion management, sickle cell, drug testing, and acclimation to sport protocols, consistent with NCAA and East Coast Conference regulations. The Athletic Trainer has an essential role in the allocation of medical care resources to support a growing NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic program for men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
CPR/AED certification
NATA certification
District of Columbia Department of Health license

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provides high quality injury/illness prevention and care for all student-athletes through recognition, evaluation, management, treatment and rehabilitation efforts.
Provides coverage during assigned team practices and home competitions.
Serves as first responder by recognizing and evaluating injuries.
Follows emergency protocols, coordinates arrangements for the student-athlete to receive competent medical care.
Assists in managing appropriate medical records and reports related to participation physical examinations, medical updates, sickle cell testing, injuries and rehabilitation.
Assists conducting concussion baseline testing, monitors concussion and return to play protocols.
Consults team physician and physical therapists as needed.
Works closely with the Associate AD for Sports Medicine, Sports Performance Coach and Aquatics Director implementing strength, agility and conditioning training of student-athletes.
Assists managing athletic related insurance claims, protocols.
Assists with operation of the athletic training room, including operation and care of all modalities, equipment and supplies used in the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.
Prepares training supplies for home contests as well as away contests.
Manages sports medicine coverage in the absence of the Associate AD for Sports medicine.