Associate Athletic Trainer

Summary of Job Duties

The Associate Athletic Trainer will serve in the department of Athletics and assist in the daily operations of the athletic training room. This position will be responsible for providing healthcare to student-athletes to include the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of student-athletes’ injuries and illnesses under the supervision of Team Physicians, Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainers. The Associate Athletic Trainer will need to effectively communicate and work in conjunction with Team Physicians and Sports Medicine Staff on treatment and implementing rehabilitation protocols for injured athletes as well as ensure that equipment is properly used, and student-athletes are properly using the athletic training facilities. This position will maintain medical records on student-athletes including physicals, insurance information, medical evaluation and rehabilitation reports, and medical referrals. The Associate Athletic Trainer will attend workouts when applicable, also attend practice and game events including travel as assigned with teams and schedule proper coverage for events including physicians, EMT's, staff and student athletic trainers. This position will assist with the maintenance of athletic training equipment, monitor inventory, and assist with the preparation of budget request. The Associate Athletic Trainer must be able to effectively communicate with coaches regarding injured student athletes and medical policies and procedures and follow the NATA code of ethics, attend annual CEU courses, and remain current with all national and state certifications and licensure. The Associate Athletic Trainer is required to comply with University, SEC and NCAA rules and regulations, supervise and educate graduate and undergraduate student athletic trainers and complete all other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainers. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from accredited institution of higher education
• 3-5 years experience as a BOC certified athletic trainer
• NATABOC Certification
• Arkansas Athletic Trainer license (or eligible to obtain license)

Preferred Qualifications

• Independent decision-making experience relating to the care and treatment of injured/ill student athletes
• Experience developing and implementing treatment and rehab programs
• Experience with Dry Needling augmented soft tissue, Joint mobilization
• Experience working in SEC or other Power 5 conference
• Experience providing athletic health care for NCAA Division I football and/or NFL football

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of University, SEC, and NCAA rules
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work nights and weekends (on-call 24/7, 365 days a year)

Additional Information

• Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience