Athletic Trainer

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Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087

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Overview

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Experienced

Position Type

Athletics

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Athletic Trainer

Hot Job

Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087

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Overview

Level

Experienced

Position Type

Athletics

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Category

Education

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Description

CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY

 

 

POSITION TITLE:  Athletic Trainer

DEPARTMENT:      Athletics Department

SUPERVISOR:         Associate Head AT, Head AT, and/or Director of AT

 

 

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

To assist in the planning, organization, coordination, and management of the Athletic Training Department.  To assist in the management and delivery of athletic healthcare to the intercollegiate student-athletes.

 

• STANDARD EXPECTATIONS

1. To possess the understanding of and the commitment to the University Mission.
2. To be responsible for assisting in the development of policies and procedures for athletic training students.
3. To be responsible for clinical instruction and supervision of athletic training students.
4. To be responsible for assisting in the operation of the athletic training facilities.
5. To be responsible for overseeing programs for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
6. To be responsible for coverage of athletic teams as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training and / or Head Athletic Trainer.
7. To be responsible for traveling with assigned athletic teams.
8. To be responsible for assisting in the management of the athletic accident insurance program.
9. To perform other duties/tasks as may be assigned and/or requested by the Director of Athletic Training, Head Athletic Trainer, and/or Associate Head Athletic Trainer

 

• DECISION MAKING AND MANAGEMENT

On a regular and continuous basis exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the department/division.

           

            Position directly supervises athletic training students.

           

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:        Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field; BOC certification; Athletic Training Licensure by the state of Tennessee, CPR/AED certification (Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider)

Preferred:        Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field

            Experience:     0-2 years of related, collegiate level experience preferred

                                   

 

• QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

1. Communication Skills using the spoken word
2. Proven experience in athletic training at the collegiate level
3. Organizational Skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities
4. Multi-task oriented
5. Interpersonal and Supervisory Skills

 

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