ATHLETIC TRAINER - 48008707

About the role

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the development, implementation, and daily management of a comprehensive athletic training program that promotes the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes. This position provides preventative care, injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and education while ensuring compliance with all applicable state regulations, professional standards, and school policies.

Responsibilities

• Athletic Training Program Management, Injury Care, Event Coverage, Coaching Support & Equipment Oversight
• Medical Management, Documentation & Communication
• Emergency Preparedness & Environmental Safety
• Student Education, Professional Development & Compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, (Master's preferred) from an accredited athletic training education program or health related field.
• Three (3) years of athletic training experience.
• Must hold current BOC certification and be credentialed as an ATC/LAT (or eligible for Florida licensure).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of sports-related injuries consistent with the professional scope of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Knowledge and skilled application of therapeutic and rehabilitative modalities, including but not limited to cryotherapy, thermotherapy, mechanical stimulation, massage, light, sound, electricity, water, air, therapeutic exercise, reconditioning, and fitness programs.
• Strong skills in assessing, managing, treating, rehabilitating, and reconditioning student-athletes and evaluating athlete readiness for participation.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with coaches, athletic administrators, healthcare providers, supervising physicians, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to support recordkeeping, reporting, education, and program management.
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress situations, including emergency care scenarios and time-sensitive injury management.
• Ability and willingness to travel with athletic teams to away contests, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License and meet FSDB requirements to operate a school or state vehicle in accordance with Transportation Policy.
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24.
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI).

Benefits

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
• Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
• Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more.
• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
• Biweekly accrual of (8.15) hours of annual leave and two (2) hours of sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.