Athletic Trainer - Sports Camp

Trinity Univesity•Waxahachie, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the coordination and administration of all aspects of the athletic training room and sports medicine offerings for the intercollegiate athletic programs as deemed by the Head Athletic Trainer. This role involves onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses, including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. The Athletic Trainer will also provide accommodation recommendations for student athletes with restrictions, assist with accident insurance claims, and minimize injury risk through awareness and prevention strategies. Maintaining student athlete insurance information, assisting with training, scheduling, and payroll for student staff, and aiding with physical examinations and screenings are also key responsibilities. The position requires making appropriate physician referrals and appointments, communicating injury status with physicians and coaching staff, and assisting in determining the optimal and safe condition of athletic facilities. Monitoring weather conditions and dangerous environments, coordinating the purchasing and use of equipment and supplies, and adhering to conference guidelines are also part of the role. Additional duties include abiding by NCAA Division III rules, cooperating with other employees, and complying with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
1 year of experience with an intercollegiate athletic program.
Administrative experience with operating an athletic training room.
Knowledge of a large range of medical problems.
Assessment, evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals.
Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
Thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.
NATA BOC certification
CPR/AED/First Aid
All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university.
3 years of experience.
Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Therapeutic rehabilitation.
Injury evaluation.
Therapeutic modality usage.
Manual therapy techniques.
Documentation.

Responsibilities

Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
Provides accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
Assists with accident insurance claims processing.
Minimizes risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
Maintains student athlete insurance information.
Assists with training, scheduling and payroll for student staff.
Assists with physical examinations and screenings.
Assists with drug testing per department policy.
Makes appropriate physician’s referrals and appointments.
Communicates with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
Assists the Athletic Director and coaching staff in determining whether the athletic facility is in optimal and safe condition.
Helps monitor weather conditions and dangerous environments (humidity/lightning).
Coordinates the purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed for the operation of the athletic training facility, in accordance with University policies.
Adheres to conference guidelines, including visiting team accommodations and services.
Abides by NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
Performs other duties as required.