Asst​/Assoc Athletic Trainer

Position Title:

Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Department:
Athletics Employment Category:
Exempt Staff

Primary

Location:

Douglas Campus FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Room and Board Provided Remote Work Eligible:
No

Parameters:
Full-Time; 10 Months/Year Pay Grade: EX10

Position Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a full-time, live-in appointment responsible for providing support to all athletic teams and assisting athletes with injuries and illnesses., assessing injuries/illnesses and determining appropriate treatment, using medical equipment and supplies, and assisting in monitoring the department budget.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

Attends athletic and sporting events, responding to athletic injuries/illnesses in a timely manner; assesses injuries and/or illnesses, determining appropriate and/or necessary treatment; performing treatment(s) and testing such as muscle stimulation, ultrasound, etc., and contacting medical personnel as necessary

Assists the Athletic Trainer in providing counseling to athletes and athletic staff regarding course of treatment and rehabilitation, arranging and monitoring rehabilitation programs; assessing and determining athlete's readiness to return practice or competition; and educating staff and athletes on injury prevention and rehabilitation

Remains current in the athletic training and sports medicine field; adhering to safety practices and procedures and taking appropriate precautions when treating injuries/illnesses; complying with applicable policies and procedures, and creating, modifying, and implement policies and procedures as appropriate

Assists the Athletic Trainer in developing, monitoring, and maintaining the department budget, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints; purchasing supplies and equipment, negotiating services (i.e. surgeries) with insurance companies and monitoring physician consultations; preparing special and recurring reports including but not limited to daily injury reports, athlete databases

Monitors, maintains, and utilizes medical and athletic training equipment in treatment of sports and athletic injuries; scheduling and/or performing routine equipment maintenance, ensuring equipment is in proper working order, and maintaining adequate supply inventory, re-ordering as necessary

Interacts with college personnel, students, vendors, healthcare and medical personnel, representing the college at various events, meetings, conferences, and seminars, operating college vehicles, and performing occasional supervision of other staff

Performs other related duties as assigned

General Expectations:
Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.