Athletic Trainer

Colquitt Regional Medical Center • Moultrie, GA

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About The Position

The Athletic Trainer performs athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment—including first aid—and reconditioning in accordance with National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification standards. The role includes taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting athletic equipment, as well as carrying out treatments and recommendations prescribed by team, program, or event physicians.

The Athletic Trainer maintains NATA and CPR certifications in accordance with the requirements of those organizations. Under the supervision of the Sports Medicine Director, the trainer covers assigned preseason physicals, sports games or matches, and related events. The role also requires knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess data reflecting athletes’ status and interpret relevant information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited athletic training program.
• Athletic Trainer license.
• Licensed by the Georgia State Board of Athletic Training.
• Experience with online education, developing and leading projects, and working with leadership teams.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or the ability to obtain BLS certification through Colquitt Regional Medical Center Educational Services upon hire.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Perform athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, including first aid, and reconditioning in accordance with National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification standards.
• Perform taping, strapping, and bracing, and fit athletic equipment.
• Carry out treatments and recommendations prescribed by team, program, or event physicians.
• Maintain NATA and CPR certifications in accordance with the respective organizations’ requirements.
• Cover assigned preseason physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the Sports Medicine Director.
• Assess data reflecting athletes’ status and interpret the appropriate information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time