Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Job Details

Job Location

Methodist University Location - Fayetteville, NC

Position Type

Job Details

Job Location

Methodist University Location - Fayetteville, NC

Position Type

Full Time Staff

Description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will report directly to the Director of Athletic Training Services/Head Athletic Trainer and is independently responsible for the day-to-day sports medicine/athletic training operations of one or more of the Methodist University’s 20 NCAA Division III Varsity, JV/Developmental teams and Cheerleading.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Independently and effectively oversee all sports medicine operations for assigned teams with minimum supervision
• Prevention, Evaluation, Treatment and Rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries and illnesses within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program
• Maintain accurate, complete and precise documentation utilizing an electronic medical record system
• Completing required insurance claims
• Compliance with privacy regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Daily interaction and communication with coaching staff including routine reports and correspondence
• Work closely with/have good work working relationship with team orthopedic practice/team physicians
• Schedule and coordinate medical appointments
• Maintain communication with Student Health Services for non-orthopedic illnesses
• Advocate and provide resources for nutritional and mental health
• Attending designated team practices/events
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays in excess of 40 hours/week
• Travel/Coverage of away events; pending sport assignment
• Maintenance/Upkeep of Athletic Training equipment and facilities
• Uphold Policies and Procedures set forth by Methodist University, the USA South Conference and the NCAA
• Assistance with administrative duties as agreed upon by candidate and Director of Athletic Training Services

*Based on Year-to-Year Budget, Methodist University is able to provide the following for Athletic Trainers:

• Umbrella liability insurance policy to cover all medical professionals
• NATA Dues
• BOC Dues
• North Carolina Licensure Application/Renewal Dues
• 10 CEU’s through Datalys/NCAA Injury Surveillance System

Qualifications

• Graduated from a CAATE accredited program; Masters Degree Preferred
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
• North Carolina State Athletic Trainer License or eligible
• BLS CPR Certification
• 2 years of Experience Preferred
• Completion of background check