Assistant Athletic Trainer

Do you have a passion for helping athletes stay healthy? If so, we have the job for you! Shaw University is looking for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer oversees prevention, evaluation, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer works in conjunction with the Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Department to ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer provides coverage of the athletic training room and travels with athletic teams. The Assistant Athletic Trainer manages the care and prevention of athletic injuries, recognizes and manages injuries, oversees rehabilitation, evaluates sports injuries through independent judgment and discretion, and makes proper referrals of injuries as necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Recognizes and evaluates athletic injuries.
• Coordination of appropriate medical coverage at all sports practices and events.
• Manages athletic injuries by evaluating and treating student-athlete injuries.
• Oversees and participates in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Refers athletes to team physical as needed.
• Provides coverage during practices and games.
• Tapes and wraps athletes; provides water and ice.
• Manages Department inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
• Supervision, education, and recruitment of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers
• All other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Student and graduate assistant athletic trainers

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 1 year of experience in collegiate or professional athletic training;
  Master’s preferred.
• Must be able to travel extensively both in state and out of state; evening and weekend work is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of injury prevention techniques and injury evaluation required.
• Familiarity with NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA governing rules
• Bi-lingual a plus

A valid North Carolina drivers’ license is required; a National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certificate and a license to practice as an Athletic Trainer in North Carolina are required; CPR & First Aid/AED Certification (preferred).

Other Competencies

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must have a valid driver’s license with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day; ability to travel up to 50% of the time with athletic teams, the ability to
work long hours and odd shifts with minimal time off, and the ability to lift injured athletes and coolers in excess
of 50 pounds.

Required

Bachelors

Preferred

Masters

Required 1 year

Experience in collegiate or professional athletic training

Required

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Required

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Required

National Athletic Trainer

Preferred

First Aid

CPR

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