Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the health and well-being of Flagler College student-athletes through injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. This position combines direct support of student-athletes with operational responsibilities that contribute to the effective delivery of athletic training services. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, integrity, and a commitment to the missions of Flagler College and the Department of Athletics.

• Evaluate acute and chronic injuries.
• Provide daily treatment which may include emergency care, scheduling appointments, and referrals.
• Implement prevention and rehabilitation programs for athletes.
• Assist in maintaining detailed and current medical records.
• Attend all assigned team competitions and practices.
• Assist in directing the daily maintenance of athletic training facilities and equipment.
• Educate athletes on injury prevention, management and return to play.
• Assist in processing medical insurance claims and related information.
• Assist in the creation of emergency action plans and policies.
• Assist in inventory and purchasing of medical supplies.
• Serve as an approved clinical instructor and mentor undergraduate athletic training students.
• Assist in administering preseason concussion baseline testing.
• Assist in organizing weekly doctor’s clinics and random drug testing procedures.
• Assist with the pre-participation screening and physicals.
• Adheres to the core covenants of Flagler College Athletics, which are: Professionalism, Teamwork, Accountability, Sportsmanship, and Integrity.
• Adhere to the mission statements of Flagler College and the Department of Athletics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• NATA Certification or equivalent.

CHARACTERISTICS PREFERRED

• Strong organizational ability.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Strong work ethic.
• Positive, enthusiastic approach to job responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team, placing departmental and institutional priorities and student-athlete well-being above personal advancement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree.
• Two years’ experience in the collegiate athletics department.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light work: exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 10 pounds or more; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 5-10 pounds.
• Climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, repetitive motions, and ability to communicate appropriately with students/colleagues.
• Working early mornings, evenings, and weekends is required.