Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a professional position responsible for coordinating the treatment of injuries to student-athletes. Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment when performing work. Will work with our baseball team. Reports to the Director of Sports Medicine.
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Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, health, exercise science, or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
One year of related experience is required. Experience in collegiate athletic training is required. NATA certification, athletic trainer licensure in Texas, and instructor level certification in CPR and first aid is required. Candidates without current Texas license will be considered if license can be obtained prior to start date.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Oversees the application of therapeutic modalities and treatments in the training room.
Aids in the prevention of athletic injuries by administering preventative taping, purchasing and fitting special protective equipment, and maintaining safety conditions at practices and competitions.
Designs, implements, and coordinates the rehabilitation program for players after surgery, with off-season injuries, or using preventive exercise in response to pre-season screening results.
Administers emergency procedures to injured athletes in assigned sports during practices and games.
Maintains records of treatments and injuries of all student-athletes seen and treated in the training rooms. Supervises the distribution of approved medications under the orders of the team physician.
Assigns and supervises graduate and student assistants assigned to the training rooms.
Coordinates the scheduling and conduct of pre-season athletic physicals for all student-athletes.
Prepares reports on injured student-athletes for the head coach and provides periodic progress reports on the rehabilitation of injured players.
Makes arrangements for training room supplies and equipment to be transported on trips.
Conducts training sessions and supervises graduate assistants in the performance of athletic medicine activities.
