Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Function : Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for making independent decisions and coordinating the appropriate Athletic Training Services for athletes, by evaluating physical condition and athletic injuries, advises and treats athletes to maintain health and physical fitness for participation in college athletics.

Essential Functions :

• Independently makes decisions on evaluation, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for Bellevue University Athletes.
• Supports Head Athletic Trainer with rehabilitation of post injury and post-surgery conditions
• Administers appropriate treatment modalities
• Prescribes routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles
• Renders first aid to injured players
• Administers appropriate modalities for injury treatment
• Acts as Liaison between Team Doctors and Athletes.
• Coordinates appropriate rehabs
• Contacts physicians for Student Athletes as required
• Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by team physicians
• Other duties assigned by Head Athletic Trainer.
• Assists with pre-season physicals, prevention, care, and recognition of on-site injuries
• Recommends special diets to build up health and reduce overweight athletes
• Leads Weight Training Sessions for Student Athletes as needed
• Assists Head Athletic Trainer with maintenance of supplies and facilities as it relates to the budget
• Fill in for non-assigned sports as coverage is needed
• Travels with teams as required
• Instructs Student Athletic Trainers on basic knowledge in injury treatment, prevention, and evaluation

Marginal Functions :

Individual Contributor Competencies :

Skills & Abilities

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Athletic training or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.

Experience : Minimum of one (1) year of related experience required.

Other Requirements :

Computer Skills : General office and internet skills.

Certificates & Licenses : NATA / BOC Certification required.

Physical Demands

Stand

Walk

Sit

Handling / Fingering

Reach Outward

Reach Above Shoulder

Climb

Crawl

Squat or Kneel

Bend

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs. / day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs. / day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. / day)

Other Physical Requirements : N / A

Reasonable Accommodations Statement :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :

NOTE : The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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