Assistant Athletic Trainer II; University of South Carolina

• Assistant Athletic Trainer II (University of South Carolina)

Support the growth and development of athletes participating in a wide variety of sports. Contribute to the sports program development, recruitment of athletes, care and growth of athletes personal, academic and professional needs, as well as their healthcare needs.

• Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work activities and needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with recruits, their parents, co-workers and the general public.

Job Level P2 - Professional

USC Market Title Assistant Athletic Trainer

USC Title Code UH18TT
P2

Advertised Minimum Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Business Title (Internal Title) Asst Athletic Trainer 2 Track and Field

Position Number

Employee's Building Roost E, Columbia: 199

Campus Columbia

Part/Full Time Full Time

Weeks per Year 52

Basis 12 months

FLSA Exempt

Position Description

Job Purpose

Serve as Assistant Athletic Trainer for assigned sports. Follows the policies and procedures for the athletic training staff and facilities as established by the Senior Associate Athletics Director / Sports Medicine.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: Certified by the BOC and eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• Strongly prefer athletic training experience in Division I institution working with the assigned sport.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Certified through NATA, other certifications in applicable areas encouraged

Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises undergraduate and graduate students as sport teams and budget dictates.

Describe the guidelines and supervision an employee receives to do this job, including the employee's independence and discretion. Employee works independently and with the Track and Fiels 1 athletic trainer, makes medical decisions regarding student-athletes under his/her care. Is expected to perform all duties assigned with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Carries out methods of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries as established by the Athletic Team Physician and Senior Associate AD / Sports Medicine. Work with the assigned strength & conditioning coach to ensure the proper conditioning of the student-athletes in assigned programs. Provides the Head Coaches of assigned sports teams with injury reports regarding status of injured student-athletes. This report shall be submitted weekly, or as appropriate, during the sports teams’ off season.

Percentage of Time 50

Job Duty

Supervise graduate and undergraduate student athletic trainers and athletic training students assigned to sports teams within the guidelines established by the Associate AD / Sports Medicine and the Director of the Athletic Training Education Program.

Percentage of Time 20

Job Duty

Assists the Senior Associate AD / Sports Medicine with the Wellness Program.

Percentage of Time 10

Job Duty

Provide assistance to student-athletes in the form of nutritional guidance and meal selection in conjunction w/ the Sports Nutritionist.

Percentage of Time 5

Job Duty

Provide assistance to student-athletes in the referral and scheduling to the Mental Health Team as needed in conjunction with the Director of Mental Health.

Percentage of Time 5

Job Duty

Participate in continuing education programs required to maintain certifications through the NATA and State licensure.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate AD / Sports Medicine or team physician.

Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No

ADA Checklist

• Mental Demands:
  Analytical and Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Constant Interruptions, Customer Contact, Detailed Work, Language, Math, Multiple Concurrent Tasks, Reading (documents or instruments),…