Assistant Athletic Trainer

Summary

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 assiststhe 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.