Athletic Trainer
About The Position
The Associate Athletic Trainer works alongside medical professionals, Athletic Directors, coaches, and athletes to review athletes’ medical conditions and develop plans to meet their goals. The role includes injury prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning, as well as organization, administration, and professional responsibility. The position is based at Grenada High School in Grenada, Mississippi, and reports to the AT Manager. The role involves applying protective and injury-preventive devices; evaluating and responding to injuries; developing rehabilitation and injury-prevention programs; maintaining injury records and treatment reports; and communicating with internal and external partners about athlete progress and continuity of care. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather. Some weekend and after-business-hours work is required.
Requirements
- Graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited CAATE program.
- BOC certification.
- Licensed and/or registered in accordance with state regulations for the work location.
- CPR certification.
- First Aid certification.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, stoop, kneel, crouch, travel around the location, communicate verbally and in writing, and use fine motor skills including fine hand manipulation.
- Ability to see at close range and at a distance, use peripheral vision and depth perception, and adjust focus.
- Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds, including assisting with moving, lifting, and supporting athletes.
Responsibilities
- Apply protective or injury-preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, and braces.
- Recognize and evaluate injuries at the assigned affiliate or clinic and provide first aid or emergency care to injured athletes or patients.
- Develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
- Plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent future injuries and illnesses among athletes.
- Maintain accurate injury records and write reports on injuries and treatment programs according to company documentation protocols.
- Communicate with internal and external partners about injured athletes’ progress and inform them about Athletico services and locations to support continuity of care.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, with eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
- Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
- Progyny fertility benefit.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Long-term disability buy-up option.
- Company-paid maternity and parental leave.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- KinderCare discount.
- Legal and credit monitoring.
- Student loan repayment program for eligible clinicians.
- Paid time off, accruing immediately upon hire.
- Six major holidays off plus two floating holidays yearly.
- Physical therapy and occupational therapy benefits as an employee.
- Bereavement time off and resources.
- Pre-tax commuter transit and parking benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a per-pay company match.
- SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources.
- HUSK fitness resources and gym discounts.
- Home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
