Assistant Athletic Trainer (Contingent II)

About the role

The Assistant Athletic Trainer (Contingent II) position is open for a non-regular fixed term position. The salary range is $60,000 - $65,000.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head AT with the development of programs for care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation in injuries to student-athletes and club sports teams.
• Assist the Head AT with the hiring, training, and supervision of assistant athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers, and all athletic training support personnel.
• Assist the Head AT with the coordination of medical care for BSU student-athletes; evaluate injuries and refer to a physician when necessary.
• Provide trainer coverage of athletic activities, organize orthopedic clinics, advise on prevention and care of athletic injuries, and team-teach athletic training classes.
• Supervise student trainers.
• Administer first aid to injured student-athletes.
• Coordinate and conduct rehabilitation programs for injured student-athletes.
• Maintain adequate injury, treatment, and rehabilitation records.
• Counsel student-athletes to seek appropriate medical assistance and/or surgery.
• Inventory/stock and control of all athletic training equipment.
• Work with Head AT on the submission of an annual budget request.
• Assist Head AT, athletic administration, and coaches in the development of an educational program geared to improving the social awareness of the student athletes, including drug and alcohol prevention, HIV prevention, STDs, violence prevention, etc.
• Work with Head AT for care and supervision of the athletic training room and all equipment therein (i.e., golf cart, ice machine, electronic modalities, etc.).
• Affirm safety factors involved with all playing areas by ensuring that all undue hazards are eliminated.
• Assist the Head AT with the development and implementation of an emergency plan for the athletic department with coordinated medical coverage for home events; determine and ensure the acquisition of safety equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a BSU representative for all NCAA and institutional drug programs, managing all administrative duties associated with the program as necessary.
• Manage with the HEAD AT the CPR requirements for all staff members of the athletics department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• NATA/BOC certification required.
• Maryland License in athletic training required.
• CPR certified required.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• An appreciation of a culturally diverse student population; ability to initiate and manage services and programs.

Skills

• Knowledge of athletic training principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition remission.
• Supplemental retirement.

Conditions of Employment

• Some overnight and weekend required.
• Travel Required.

Additional Job Information

• Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs.
• Reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities.
• No harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status.