Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Position Summary

To assist in all aspects of a model sports medicine department as it pertains to the health and well-being of the student-athletes of the University of St. Francis. This includes all daily evaluations of injuries, prevention, treatment, maintenance, care and rehabilitation of injuries.

• Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to the student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration and University community.
• Understanding and support of all policies and regulations, as well as all philosophies, of the University, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, Mid-States Football Association and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Represent the university and athletic department in a professional manner at various internal and external functions and in working with internal and external constituencies, including, but not limited to, the general public.
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement for the University, athletic department and sports medicine department.
• Function as an active member of committees or teams that relate to student health issues.
• Participate in training programs and institutional emergency preparations.
• Participate in and support University initiatives as they relate to student retention.

• Work in partnership with the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Sports Medicine in the development and management of protocols and policies pertaining to athletic training services.
• Work in partnership with all athletic training staff (certified, student workers and interns) in providing necessary athletic training services.
• Assist in the management of daily operations of all athletic training facilities.
• Assist in the continued development and management of emergency action plans.
• Assist in medical supply inventory management.
• Assist in the management of all student health history, physical and immunization records.
• Assist in the management of injury management/record keeping systems.
• Maintain activity in sports medicine and health-related issues for student-athletes by attending local, regional and national conventions, meetings and educational presentations.
• Maintain appropriate licensure and professional memberships.
• Assist in the supervision and instruction of undergraduate work-study staff and First Responders, including scheduling, assigning duties, and approving time off.
• Maintain confidentiality ( HIPAA ) for student health needs, health status and records.
• Perform other administrative duties within the department as assigned.

• Administer medical coverage and emergency first aid for determined athletic teams as needed.
• Provide on-site injury care, evaluation and management, as well as appropriate follow-up treatment and rehabilitation as necessary, for all injuries sustained by the student-athletes of the University.
• Serve as social media coordinator on all platforms to help with education of coaches and student-athletes.
• Manage the athletic insurance…