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Stetson University Assistant Athletic Trainer, Women's Basketball AS9982 in DeLand, Florida
The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports Stetson University by providing a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all student-athletes. Serving as a member of the Sports Medicine Team, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will report directly to the Head Athletic Trainer and/or Associate Athletic Trainer in the Wilson Athletic Center. Candidate should be prepared to handle all medical referrals to team physicians as well as coordinate care in the prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning, organization and administration, and professional responsibilities that come with being a collegiate athletic trainer.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly responsible for the medical coverage of the women’s basketball and an additional secondary team. Coverage includes, but is not limited to attending practices, games (home and away), weight training & conditioning sessions, as well as other team-related functions.
Assist the Head Athletic Trainer/Health Care Administrator and Associate Athletic Trainer with:
Pre-participation physical examination of all student-athletes
Oversee all phases of rehabilitation for all student-athletes for assigned teams
Staff education and in-service presentations
Assistant Athletic Trainer Recruitment
Other athletic trainers in coverage of athletic teams
Serves as liaison between the Sports Medicine staff and the Strength and Conditioning staff as well as Team Physicians
Maintain Wilson Athletic Center Athletic Training Room
Cleaning
Restocking
Inventory of supplies for all Athletic Training Rooms
All medical records are kept in a confidential and secure manner
Maintains accurate and up-to-date student-athlete medical records
Be able to lift 50 lbs
Travel is required for in-season women’s basketball as deemed appropriate by the Head Athletic Trainer.
Other administrative duties as assign by the Head Athletic Trainer.
Other assignments deemed appropriate by the Stetson Head Athletic Trainer/Health Care Administrator.
Performs other site and position specific functions as assigned.
Required Skills
Excellent time management skills.
Excellent communication skills, administrative services, and interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to work in the collegiate setting with collegiate athletes, coaches, and other athletic department staff.
Knowledgeable in EMR’s.
Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and requirements.
Support the University’s Mission and Values (https://www.stetson.edu/other/about/mission-and-values.php) in their role.
Work Environment: In this role, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will work in a fast paced environment both indoors and outdoors at times. This position will be located at times in areas of loud noise (i.e. music, horns, whistles, videos, etc) as well as flashing and bright lights (i.e. videoboards, light shows during games, etc).
Required Experience
Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification.
Athletic Trainer - State Licensed in FL (or eligible).
Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training OR Master’s in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training for initial certification
If Bachelor’s Degree for Certification, a Master’s Degree in the related field is preferred.
Professional CPR/AED/First Aid
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications: The ideal candidate’s qualifications include:
Minimum of 2 years post-graduate Athletic Training experience.
2 years of collegiate (basketball) experience preferred.