Athletic Trainer

Assists with the management of all aspects of the sports medicine program and athletic training room operations.

1. Assists with the prevention, assessment, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to student-athletes in all sports programs.  (70%)
2. Assists with arrangements for injury and illness treatment by team physicians or other physicians as necessary. (10%)
3. Assists with the maintenance of complete, accurate and detailed medical records for all student athlete injuries. (5%)
4. Assists in coordinating the master schedule of athletic training room staff and coverage. (5%)
5. Assists in directing or directs sport camps as requested or required. (5%)

6. Performs other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description. (5%)

Minimum Qualification: 

• Master's Degree and NATABOC Certification 
• Louisiana-LSBME licensure at date of hire
• Current CPR/First Aid/Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Certification .

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies:

 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes and vendors

• Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated

• Strong organizational, management and leadership skills 

• Proven ability to multi-task effectively  

• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines

• Proficient computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets 

• Availability to work flexible work schedule including nights and weekends

• Travel with sport teams for away contests

• Thorough knowledge of NCAA and American Conference rules and regulations

 

Preferred Qualification: 

• Two years’ experience as a certified athletic trainer (NATABOC)
• Previous Athletic Training Experience in Division I Intercollegiate Athletics 

 

NCAA Related: Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations.  Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when necessary.  Reports potential rules violations immediately.  Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.  Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations. 

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