Athletic Trainer, Field

Responsibilities

• Provides outreach athletic training and sports medicine services for the assigned high school and/or athletic program.
• Coverage includes but is not limited to the attendance at scheduled team practices or workouts and home and away competitions as necessary.
• Takes preventive measures against potential injuries, maintains complete records of all injuries, recommendations, medications and treatments given to the athletes.
• Safeguards consistent communication and follow-up of athlete's well-being to family, school administrators, and team physician.
• Aids in coordinating physical examinations and medical referrals.
• Evaluates and recommends new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program.
• Supports the clinical and didactic education of the University's CAATE approved Athletic Training Education Program students and graduate staff and participates as an approved clinical instructor.
• Might be required to participate in outreach activities including athletic event coverage, health and fitness exhibitions, presentations, and lectures.
• Might be required to lead and participate in clinical program development.
• Might be required to present instructional lectures as adjunct faculty within the College of Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area, or equivalency.
• Licenses Required: Current licensure to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Utah. Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization preferred.
• Two years of athletic training experience post-Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strength and Conditioning Certification preferred.