Athletic Trainer

About The Role Athletic Trainers play a crucial role in the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. They work with athletes of all ages and skill levels to help them perform at their best and avoid or recover from injuries.

Requirements Specific duties may include:

• Evaluating athletes’ readiness to play and providing participation clearances when necessary and appropriate
• Working closely with doctors and other healthcare providers to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries
• Providing preventive services to maintain and improve physical fitness and ensure athletes are ready to play
• Using various therapeutic modalities to treat injuries
• Managing and treating injuries on and off the field
• Developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans to prevent injury and illness among athletes
• Documenting athletes’ injuries, treatment plans, and progress
• Teaching athletes, coaches, and family members about injury prevention, conditioning, and care of injuries
• Communicating with athletes, parents, healthcare providers, and coaches regarding athletes’ injuries and recovery
• Keeping the inventory of athletic training supplies and equipment and making sure they are in working order