Associate Athletic Trainer- Men's Basketball/Men's & Women’s Golf

East Texas A&M University•Commerce, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Athletic Trainer provides general support to the Sports Medicine Department to allow for efficient operations and to assist student athlete injury prevention and medical treatment. Primary Sport Coverage Men’s Basketball/Secondary Sports Coverage Men’s & Women’s Golf.

Requirements

Master’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2-3 years of collegiate level athletic training experience/Basketball experience preferred but not required.
Good computer skills.
Proficiency in maintaining Electronic Medical Records.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
NATA-BOC Certification.
Eligible to apply for a Texas Athletic Trainers License.
Certified in CPR / AED for the professional rescuer.
Valid Driver’s License.
Essential functions are, but not limited to, lifting, carrying equipment, sitting, climbing, kneeling, standing and walking.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
Ability to occasionally lift objects over 30 lbs.
Ability to travel and work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master's and bachelor’s degrees in Accredited Athletic Training Program.
CPR / AED instructor’s certification.
Alternative certifications and/or training pertinent to the field of Sports Medicine.

Responsibilities

Assists with the prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injured student-athletes.
Assists in the coordination of physician appointments, referred care and rehabilitation for all student-athletes.
Assists with coordination of written and verbal follow-ups to Head Coaches regarding student-athlete medical care.
Serves as Liaison between the team physicians and Head Coaches.
Assists with the practice/game preparation and coverage for the athletic teams.
Travels with assigned teams as needed.
Assists with the coordination and scheduling of game and practice coverage (home and away) for Sports Medicine Staff.
Assists with maintaining and the review of Sports Medicine Policies and Protocols
Assist the department with organizing and distributing supplies within the Sports Medicine Department.
Assists with the medical treatment, rehabilitation, physician and prescription records for all student-athletes
Assists with other assigned administrative duties.