Description

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility: Staff Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Sports Medicine Director and supervises the care of student athletes competing in the University’s athletic programs. Our athletic trainers are responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program.  A Staff Athletic Trainer will follow all Federal, State, NATA, BOC, and NAIA laws, rules, regulations and ethical standards that apply.

Under the direct supervision of Sport Medicine Director

Exempt Employee

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses
Evaluation of athletic injuries
Treatment/Rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Providing counseling and education to student athletes.
Athletic training administrative duties.
Assist with coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions as assigned by the Sports Medicine Director
Supervision, education and recruitment of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers.
Recordkeeping and documentation.
Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student athletes
Keep their schedule of coverage and availability on the Sports Medicine Calendar
Submitting/filing accurate insurance claims within 24 hours of incident
Referral and set up injured athletes to the appropriate provider
Submitting coaches’ injury reports on a daily basis
Work with team doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student athletes
Other duties as assigned by the Sports Medicine Director

Bethel University is an equal opportunity employer. Bethel University does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, familial status, non-limiting physical handicap or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services and activities in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C. 2000d). All employees are initially hired on a 90-day probationary period.

Requirements

Work requires the physical demands of standing, bending, lifting, stooping or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time) and frequent walking; or moderate physical exertion (up to 50 pounds) on an intermittent basis (not a routine part of the job).

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge/Education: Bachelor’s Degree 

Experience: 1-3 Years experience in collegiate athletics 

Licensure, Registration, Certification: Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Tennessee Licensure, AHA or ARC CPR Certification 

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge/Education: Master’s Degree 

Experience: 3-5 Years experience in collegiate athletics 

Licensure, Registration, Certification: Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Tennessee Licensure, AHA or ARC CPR Certification