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Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Job Title Assistant Athletic Trainer
Department Buc's Sport's Athletic Training - 16020
Pay Grade 1
Job Category Administrative
Job Summary
Responsible to the Director of Sports Medicine for demonstrating and expanding basic knowledge and skills in standard prevention, emergency care, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques; following standard principles and using appropriate medical terminology; participating as a team member in a collaborative environment; actively contributing to the completion of team goals and assigned tasks; clearly communicating in both written and verbal form; complying with and having basic knowledge of policies and procedures; referring to supervisors for questions regarding policy and procedure-related decisions; typically working under general supervision and using established procedures and protocols; following the recommended approach to assigned work to facilitate the achievement of desired results; and performing other related duties as assigned.

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Disclaimer: The Job Summary intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of casting, splinting, and injection prep in an outpatient sports medicine clinic.
  • Knowledge of orthopedic bracing.
  • Knowledge of athlete monitoring methods and ability to use data analysis to alter training programs.
  • Knowledge of baseline and post-injury concussion testing and management.
  • Ability to use ARMS management systems software.
  • Ability to use electronic medical records system (EMR).
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to understand NCAA Division I policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a certified athletic trainer (certified graduate assistantship accepted).
  • National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification at the time of hire.
  • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or equivalent along with the eligibility for State of Tennessee licensure, at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in sport science or a related field.
  • Ability to apply casting and splinting material as directed by the team physician.
  • Documented expertise using Healthy Roster EMR.
  • 1-2 years experience with NCAA Division I Collegiate Athletics.
Salary
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AS01481P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
FLSA Status Exempt
Open Date 12/05/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Administrative/Professional positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

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