Assistant Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Wingate is one of the fastest-growing independent universities in the state, serving more than 3,400 students on two campuses. At Wingate, we are committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment for working, learning, and living. As an equal employment opportunity employer, we respect each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.Wingate’s main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte metropolitan area. Learn more atUniversity in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is primarily responsible for assisting the head athletic trainer in the management of the sports medicine enterprise in the athletics department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with the direction and coordination of all coverage and services of the athletic training room, assisting with the management of all aspects of student-athlete medical care while participating, communicating regularly with appropriate personnel, contributing as a full member of the athletics department.

Duties** / ***Responsibilities* :

Wingate is one of the fastest-growing independent universities in the state, serving more than 3,400 students on two campuses. At Wingate, we are committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment for working, learning, and living. As an equal employment opportunity employer, we respect each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.Wingate’s main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte metropolitan area. Learn more atUniversity in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is primarily responsible for assisting the head athletic trainer in the management of the sports medicine enterprise in the athletics department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with the direction and coordination of all coverage and services of the athletic training room, assisting with the management of all aspects of student-athlete medical care while participating, communicating regularly with appropriate personnel, contributing as a full member of the athletics department.

Duties** / ***Responsibilities* :

• Provide medical services to student-athletes and athletic teams as assigned

• Provide all services under the direction of the Assistant Director of Athletics for Athletics Health Care and the Team Physicians

• Assist with the prevention and recognition of injuries to student-athletes

• Assist with providing a safe, legal, and ethical working environment

• Assist with the management and rehabilitation of injuries to student-athletes adhering to departmental established protocols

• Assist with the organization and administration of all sports medicine services

• Support the mission statements, goals, and philosophy of the Sports Medicine Department and Athletic Department, as well as all university policy and procedures

• Assist with the organization, delivery, and documentation of pre-participation physical examinations

• Assist with the acquisition and maintenance of student-athlete insurance records

• Assist in the provision of coverage of athletic team practices and events

• Providing relevant communication regarding a student-athlete’s medical condition to appropriate sources in a timely manner

• Maintain medical records on all student-athletes in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner

• Contribute to a team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements and explore new opportunities to enhance the services of the department

• Assist with and actively contribute to the maintenance of a clean, sterile, and safe working environment

• Adhere to all department and university policies and procedures

• Perform other responsibilities incidental to the work described herein

• Coordinate with the student-athlete, Assistant Director of Athletics for Athletics Health Care and appropriate personnel with needed to utilize support services for the benefit of the student-athlete according to policy and privacy procedures

• Undergo yearly performance evaluation

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution

• NATABOC certification

• Eligible/possession of North Carolina Athletic Training State Licensure

• CPR and AED Certified

• One to Three (1-3) years of experience as a certified athletic trainer