Assistant Athletic Trainer I

About the role

The Assistant Athletic Trainer I will perform the full range of clinical athletic training functions, which involve the planning, organization and delivery of daily athletic training services to student-athletes. The position is also involved in the development and organization of the sports medicine program.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, recognize and assess athletic injuries.
• Implement preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments.
• Use a variety of therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to, heat, cold, light, sound, electricity and rehabilitation and exercise equipment, and apply bandages, tapes and braces to prevent and treat injuries.
• Consult with senior Athletic Trainers, physicians, and other health professionals on injuries and treatment plans and coordinate with the coaching staff.
• Inform coaching staff and other health professionals on the status of injuries and treatment plans.
• Advise student-athletes on how to prevent injuries and maintain their physical condition. Regularly evaluate their physical condition.
• Educate and counsel student-athletes and staff regarding conditioning, athletic training and rehabilitation.
• Assist coaches in designing conditioning programs to prevent injuries.
• Attend practices and athletic events and provide medical emergency coverage to student-athletes.
• Travel with sports teams to away games as needed.
• May provide injury assessment and/or treatment for students involved with the San Jose State University Athletics.
• Coordinate drug prevention programs and applicable drug testing requirements for student-athletes.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the athletic training facility.
• Maintain appropriate medical records of injuries, treatment plans and progress.
• Chaperone student-athletes during treatment as requested.
• Provide support to the athletic training curriculum by providing clinical instruction to students enrolled in such classes.

  Requirements

  • Possess a general knowledge of the principles and practices of Athletic Training including conditioning and injury prevention, as well as injury assessment and rehabilitation.
  • Possess knowledge of the full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis; other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage; effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment.
  • Be familiar with and adhere to the rules, regulations and guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) pertaining to student-athletes, their training, sports medicine care, and health and safety.
  • Possess knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for handling Blood Borne Pathogens.
  • Maintain medical records, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standard.
  • Be able to effectively assess injuries and their severity.
  • Develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries.
  • Use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries.
  • Determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals.
  • Recognize life-threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid.
  • Use a computer to perform medical, insurance and other record-keeping functions.
  • Work in an environment with competing priorities.
  • Communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.
  • Have and maintain BOC (Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer) certification.
  • Have and maintain certification in CPR/AED (cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation) for the Professional Rescuer and first aid.
  • Have and maintain a valid driver's license for this position.

  Qualifications

  • Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology or related field of study or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
  • Coursework must include completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements.
  • Possess and maintain BOC certification.
  • Possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and first aid.
  • Valid driver's license is required for this position.

  Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of Athletic Training including conditioning and injury prevention, as well as injury assessment and rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge of the full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis; other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage; effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment.
  • Familiarity with and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of OSHA standards for handling Blood Borne Pathogens.
  • Ability to maintain medical records, including HIPAA standard.
  • Ability to effectively assess injuries and their severity.
  • Ability to develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries.
  • Ability to use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries.
  • Ability to determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals.
  • Ability to recognize life-threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid.
  • Ability to use a computer to perform medical, insurance and other record-keeping functions.
  • Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective working relationships with student-athletes and to serve as a liaison among student-athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians and other health care professionals.
  • Ability to travel with sports teams and work nights and weekends and holidays as needed.

  Benefits

  San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

  Pay

  $5,357/month (Step 10)

  Schedule

  Not specified