OPS Athletic Trainer

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

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 temporary and part-time position.

Requirements

This position requires either four years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
Possess National Athletic Trainers; Associate Board of Certification (NATABOC) certificate and 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 and the 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.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned, and timely decisions.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

Provides daily health-care to FGCU student-athletes. This includes 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 the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments.
Uses a variety of therapeutic modalities in accordance with physician orders include 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, or Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) regulations, as well as all NCAA rules and regulations.
Responsible to remain current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University, Atlantic Sun Conference, and CCSA rules and regulations regarding intercollegiate athletics including the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations.
Any violation of NCAA rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.