Athletics Trainer (Full-Time)

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive sports medical program for the assigned sports as per the director of Athletics by attending practices, competitions, training sessions, and travel as required.
• Perform duties of student-athlete injury management, acute management, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention.
• Serve as a liaison between the department and medical personnel, coaches, parents, and student-athletes. Oversee the scheduling and follow-up visits of athletes to physician visits, diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs, bone scans, laboratory tests, etc.
• Document all evaluations, treatments, rehabilitation, and medical provider visits in the sports medicine documentation software.
• Administer the insurance programs for the varsity athletes, including but not limited to: obtaining the most practical policy to provide the necessary coverage within the established guidelines; advising athletes and their parents or guardians regarding insurance policies and procedures; assisting athletes in filing claims.
• Perform administrative duties as it relates to athletic training and the athletic department as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Prepare daily reports monitoring types of injuries, treatments, comment on plan of action, and submit to coaching staff.
• Coordinate with the team physicians and assist in the administration of pre-competition annual physical exams for athletes prior to their first day of practice. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution in athletic training or a related field, plus at least 2 years of athletic training experience at the collegiate level.
• NATABOC certification preferred, Alabama state licensure or eligibility.
• CPR, First Aid certified.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, TC application, copies of transcripts, and at least 3 professional references to [email protected].