Temporary - Full Time Assistant Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will report directly to the Director of Athletic Training Services/Head Athletic Trainer and is independently responsible for the day-to-day sports medicine/athletic training operations of one or more of the Fayetteville State University 11 NCAA D2 athletic teams and Cheerleading. This incumbent will be assigned a 10 month work assignment.

Responsibilities

• Independently and effectively oversee all sports medicine operations for assigned teams with minimum supervision.
• Prevention, Evaluation, Treatment and Rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries and illnesses within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and precise documentation utilizing an electronic medical record system.
• Completing required insurance claims.
• Compliance with privacy regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Daily interaction and communication with coaching staff including routine reports and correspondence.
• Work closely with/have good work working relationship with team orthopedic practice/team physicians.
• Schedule and coordinate medical appointments.
• Maintain communication with Student Health Services for non-orthopedic illnesses.
• Advocate and provide resources for nutritional and mental health.
• Attend designated team practices/events.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays more than 40 hours/week.
• Travel/Coverage of away events; pending sport assignment.
• Maintenance/Upkeep of Athletic Training equipment and facilities.
• Uphold Policies and Procedures set forth by Fayetteville State University, the CIAA Conference, and the NCAA.
• Assistance with administrative duties as agreed upon by candidate and Director of Athletic Training Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters’ Degree from an Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) approved Athletic Training Education Program;
• Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer;
• Current North Carolina state licensure or eligible for application.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and attention to detail are essential.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and willing to work in a changing environment.