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Assistant Athletic Trainer

Florida National University contributes to the education of a diverse student body within the community it serves. FNU employs and develops a faculty of scholars proficient in the art of teaching. We strive to prepare students for employment in their chosen careers through quality education and instruction.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in the developing and administering a comprehensive sports medicine program for all of Florida National University's intercollegiate sports. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program, and they will also perform sports specific trainings.

Key Responsibilities:

Communication Management:
Respond promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.

Policy Adherence and Ethical Compliance:
Ensure strict adherence to the University's mission, policies, procedures, ethical standards, Catalog, Staff Handbook, and compliance with data protection regulations and pertinent legal regulations in all aspects of admission activities; as well as the University Athletic Department's vision, mission, values, and aims and objectives.

University Engagement:
Participate in university events, committees, self-studies, new student orientation, and commencement exercises and ceremonies as needed.

Special Projects & Assigned Duties:
Execute special projects assigned by the President, Director of Athletics, or another supervisor. Perform any other assigned duties as required.

Compliance Adherence:
Ensure strict compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulations, the FNU Code of Ethics, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Specific

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in developing the overall intercollegiate sports medicine program, including but not limited to team and student-athlete injury prevention, evaluations, management, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as educational programs, and counseling for student-athletes.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in providing athletic training services, including attendance at scheduled team practices and travel to competitions as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to: taping, bracing, and padding of injuries; delivering therapeutic modalities; and performing necessary medical tasks (e.g. CPR, First Aid, AED, etc.).

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in maintaining the athletic training room, athletic training inventory, and other required materials to supply and operate the training room.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in keeping and maintaining all records and documentation of student-athletes, including athletic physicals, insurance, injury reports, etc.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in coordinating and scheduling physical examinations, and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in working with student-athletes and insurance companies relating to athletic injury related issues/expenses (e.g.: submitting insurance claims).

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in the formation of the FNU Athletic Training staff, including hiring recommendations, training and supervision of Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers, and/or Student Athletic Trainers. This requires the ability to…