Job Summary

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of a large range of medical problems
• Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Good computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and multi-task 

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with planning, developing and implementing the athletic training program which includes preventing, assessing, rehabilitating and treating all injuries that the student-athletes may acquire while playing for any of the 15 sports (250 + student-athletes).
• Assist with running a proper health care facility with the proper working equipment, materials and supplies needed to comply with NATAstandards.
• Assist with developing overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes
• Provide athletic training services for the University’s athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
• Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating athletic training staff and students for athletic training services of all team practices and athletic competitions
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program
• Record keeping and documentation