Description

Responsible for assisting the Director of Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance in the prevention, care and  reconditioning of injuries incurred by athletes participating in our intercollegiate athletic programs. This will  include: Athlete Education, Conditioning of Athletes, Evaluation of Injured Athletes, First Aid for Injuries,  Preventative Taping, Reconditioning of Injured Athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer may be assigned a  primary team responsibility during two of the three season and then be assigned to the general athletic  training room operation during the third season.  This position is a Full Time B, 10 Month position eligible to receive fringe benefits. Potential for reduced rate of housing on campus.

Requirements

Assist the Director of Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance and perform the following duties as necessary:

1. Be available for scheduled HOME practices and intercollegiate contests
2. Attend AWAY contests as decided by the Director of Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance and Athletic Director
3. Work with team physicians under their direction and with respect to:
   1. Physician/Hospital referrals
   2. Treatment of athletes
   3. Reconditioning of injured athletes
   4. Return of athletes to competition
4. Administer first aid to injured athletes
5. Record all injuries and treatments/keep the Director of Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance informed of all injuries
6. Help maintain records of all injuries and treatments
7. Select/apply protective equipment as necessary
8. Tape athletes as necessary
9. Maintain stocked first aid kits for teams
10. Stock training room supplies
11. Counsel and advise coaches and athletes on matters pertaining to:
    1. Conditioning and training
    2. Safety, playing status, and reconditioning
    3. Diet/nutrition/stretching/prevention of injuries
12. Open and close training room as scheduled
13. Perform all modalities necessary for treatment
14. Maintain a safe and clean training room environment
15. Communicate any questions and/or concerns to the Director of Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance