Assistant Athletic Trainer

About the role

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the health and physical condition of assigned student-athletes and identifies appropriate treatment and rehabilitation needs.
• Administers preventative treatments and post-injury care and rehabilitation throughout the year.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans for assigned student-athletes.
• Determines appropriate medical care and intervention based on the nature and severity of injuries.
• Provides emergency first aid and immediate care for injured student-athletes as needed.
• Coordinates and facilitates the safe transportation of injured student-athletes when necessary.
• Monitors student-athlete progress throughout treatment and rehabilitation and adjusts care as appropriate.
• Provides daily athletic training coverage for assigned sports, including practices and home and away competitions.
• Provides on-site medical support and injury management during practices and competitions.
• Counsels injured or ill student-athletes regarding treatment, recovery, rehabilitation, and return-to-play expectations.
• Communicates with parents and guardians of student-athletes regarding injuries, illnesses, treatment plans, and recovery as appropriate.
• Coordinates medical appointments, diagnostic testing, and specialist referrals for injured or ill student-athletes.
• Follows up with medical providers regarding evaluation and diagnostic test results.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of medical evaluations, treatments, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Supervises the setup and breakdown of fields, courts, and athletic training areas for daily practices and competitions involving assigned sports.
• Ensures practice and competition venues are properly prepared, organized, and equipped to support the health and safety of student-athletes.
• Travels with assigned athletic teams for away competitions and provides athletic training and sports medicine support as needed.
• Coordinates medical coverage and necessary athletic training resources for away trips.
• Assists with the transportation and management of medical supplies and equipment during team travel.