Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Assistant Athletic Trainer position is an entry level appointment for Athletic Training service operations in health care for student-athletes in the NCAA Division II program for 12 sports teams. The position assists the Head Athletic Trainer with all duties. The position also serves as a clinical instructor for undergraduate students in the CAATE Accredited B.S. degree program in Athletic Training.

This is a 11-month, In-person position.

Essential Functions

Health Care Provider Services:

• Primary evaluation of athletic injuries
• Formulate a clinical diagnosis by interpreting the signs and symptoms
• Referral of injured athletes to appropriate physician
• Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to treat injuries
• Education of athletes and coaches to prevent injuries
• Apply appropriate immediate and emergency care procedures/proper activation of Emergency Action Plan

Medical Records and Documentation:

• Pre-participation physicals on file for all athletes
• Completed injury reports
• HIPAA compliant
• Rehab tracking forms
• Knowledge of injury tracking software

Clinical Supervision of Undergraduate Athletic Training Students:

• Approved Clinical Instructor for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education [CAATE] accredited program
• Supervise students while performing injury evaluation, application of rehab protocols and modalities in accordance with CAATE and Board of Certification regulations
• Mentor students on injury evaluation, taping applications, rehab techniques, emergency care, injury pathologies

Risk Management:

• Maintain current emergency action plan
• Educate individuals about appropriate use of equipment
• Monitor environmental conditions to facilitate safety

Leadership and Management Skills:

• Maintain up-to-date sport schedules to ensure appropriate medical coverage
• Attend regular staff meetings to ensure continuity of care and collaboration of injuries

Personal Effectiveness:

• Articulate expectations and goals of students and graduate assistant athletic trainers
• Be able to adapt to an ever-changing schedule and maintain appropriate priorities
• Take initiative to better oneself as a clinician and to better the athletic training department
• Maintain open lines of communication and availability with coaches and administrators
• Enhance depth of knowledge by attending symposiums and continual learning over time and maintaining professional credentials

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred
• 1 - 3 years relevant work experience required
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• BOC certification and holding, or being eligible for Florida state licensure, is required.
• Basic experience with MS Office - Sportsware - BIODEX or related systems

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.