Associate or Assistant Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Associate or Assistant Athletic Trainer will serve as a key member of Centre College's Sports Medicine Team, focusing on the prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Provides practice and competition coverage of assigned teams, and assists other teams as needed
• Travel as needed with assigned teams
• Proactive identification and management of concussions in conjunction with the team physician
• Completes necessary documentation using Sportsware EMR
• Collaborates with strength and conditioning staff, team physician, student health, and all other members of the health care team regarding student-athlete care
• Clearly communicates with coaching staff regarding injuries and treatment plans
• Maintain CPR/First Aid for professional rescuer certification
• Relates necessary sports medicine information to visiting institutions and athletic training staff
• Daily operation and maintenance of athletic training facilities
• Administers administrative duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
• Complies with NCAA, state of Kentucky, and SAA conference rules
• Maintains continuing education according to BOC and state of Kentucky requirements
• Strives to foster an inclusive academic community and a welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff

Requirements

• Master’s Degree preferred, Bachelor's degree required
• BOC certification in good standing
• Licensed from the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
• First Aid/CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer
• NPI Number preferred
• Able to pass a background check

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective team player
• Ability to react appropriately in emergency situations per state licensure guidelines
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions
• Physical Requirements: Moderate physical activity and standing/walking for several hours per day; lifting and handling of moderately heavy objects (25-40lbs) is expected

Skills

• Graston
• ART
• Cupping
• Dry Needling
• CSCS
• CES

Benefits

Varies depending on workload and season, will include evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.

Pay

Details TBA

Schedule

Full time, 10-month position; varies depending on workload and season, will include evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.