Tactical Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer, MS
About The Position
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Athletic Trainer is a member of the Sports Medicine outreach team. In this capacity they have a responsibility to the organizations for the evaluations, treatment, rehabilitation, and medical referral to a consultant. Their primary patients are tactical athletes and individuals associated within the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director LA Sports Medicine Alliance RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment. Develops training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance. Ability to accurately evaluate and assess the injury to ensure proper treatment if needed. Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the prescribing physician. Works assigned clinical hours under the supervision of the program director. Communicate with patients and supervisors on recommendations for handling aspects of care relating to athletic injuries. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE A Masters degree in Athletic Training from an institution accredited by CAATE; NATA Certified; Louisiana licensure. 1-2 years in athletic training setting preferred. CPR certified; Current Louisiana Athletic Trainer license; Annual CEU requirement; Valid driver's license. Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills; Ability to communicate orally and in written form. Must be detail oriented. Requires emotional stability and maturity; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability. Must be team oriented with strong interpersonal skills. Physical Demands/Work Environment Must be able to assist with or transfer athletes of various weights/heights, push carts with athletic equipment on them. Must be able to carry water coolers, athletic training kit, etc. up to 50 pounds. May be required to stand for long periods of time. Must have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances. Must demonstrate ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions to subordinates. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- A Masters degree in Athletic Training from an institution accredited by CAATE
- NATA Certified
- Louisiana licensure
- CPR certified
- Current Louisiana Athletic Trainer license
- Annual CEU requirement
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate orally and in written form
- Must be detail oriented
- Requires emotional stability and maturity
- Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight
- Exhibits organizational and leadership ability
- Must be team oriented with strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to assist with or transfer athletes of various weights/heights, push carts with athletic equipment on them.
- Must be able to carry water coolers, athletic training kit, etc. up to 50 pounds.
- May be required to stand for long periods of time.
- Must have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
- Must demonstrate ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions to subordinates.
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years in athletic training setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
- Develops training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance.
- Ability to accurately evaluate and assess the injury to ensure proper treatment if needed.
- Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the prescribing physician.
- Works assigned clinical hours under the supervision of the program director.
- Communicate with patients and supervisors on recommendations for handling aspects of care relating to athletic injuries.
