Assistant Athletic Trainer

Summary

The general purpose of this position is to provide medical care, preventions and screening, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries. This position must establish an initial clinical impression concerning the athletic injury; and, a proper course of action regarding action and treatment and/or referral to a qualified physician. This position must uphold, and maintain, the mission of the department and the institution.

Essential Functions

Summary

The general purpose of this position is to provide medical care, preventions and screening, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries. This position must establish an initial clinical impression concerning the athletic injury; and, a proper course of action regarding action and treatment and/or referral to a qualified physician. This position must uphold, and maintain, the mission of the department and the institution.

Essential Functions

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• Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Coordinating physician appointments for student athletes
• Sports team travel for competition
• Supervision, teaching, and mentoring of MAT students and Intern ATs
• Processing insurance claims
• Administrative duties including professional development and department meetings
• Injury Reports for coaching staff
• Medical reports for coaches/administrators/athletic support staff
• Maintenance and management of athletic training facilities
• Communication of medical injuries/illnesses with student athlete’s parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Pre/Post practice preparation

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor’s Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application
  • Master’s Degree preferred
  • One Degree must be in Athletic Training

T** he following Experience is required:**

• 6 months of athletic training experience (preference with experience at the Division 1 level)
  • 2 years of Graduate Assistantship in athletic training will count as 1 year of full-time experience

The following Certifications and Licensure is required:

• Current Board of Certification (BOC)
• Current Ohio Athletic Training Licensure or other state Licensure: Ohio licensure shall be obtained in the first month of employment
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (examples include: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer – American Red Cross/BLS Healthcare Provider – American Red Cross/BLS Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association)

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work in the collegiate setting with collegiate athletes, coaches and other athletic department staff
• Knowledgeable in aquatic therapy
• Knowledgeable in EMRs
• Knowledge of human anatomy, exercise physiology, evaluation/rehabilitation techniques

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 15, 2024.

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.