The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for all aspects of health care in the athletic environment. This includes prevention of athletic injuries; recognition and evaluation of injuries; management, treatment, and disposition of athletic injuries; rehabilitation of athletic injuries; organization and administration; and education and counseling of athletes, as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
Primary Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for all aspects of health care in the athletic environment. This includes prevention of athletic injuries; recognition and evaluation of injuries; management, treatment, and disposition of athletic injuries; rehabilitation of athletic injuries; organization and administration; and education and counseling of athletes, as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
Provide comprehensive care for all injuries and illnesses sustained by student-athletes.
Monitor rehabilitation plans and progress.
Assist in administering the athletic injury insurance policy and claims processing. Coordinate primary and college insurance information for medical providers.
Assist in annually providing students and parents/guardians with written information regarding the college and NCAA policy.
Assist in the maintenance of medical files for each student-athlete, including written records of all care rendered.
Foster relationships among trainers, the team physician, other attending physicians, health services, coaches, athletes, and parents.
Adhere to university policies, state and federal laws concerning Title IX, HIPPA, and FERPA policies and ensure compliance with provisions of the NCAA and our athletic conferences.
Oversee the maintenance of athletic training facilities and equipment.
Assist the head coaches with injury prevention and physical conditioning.
Assist in special events and tournaments, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics.
Assist in coordinating drug prevention programs and drug testing requirements for student-athletes.
Assist in the administration, usage, and updating of Healthy Roster for coaches, compliance, and emergencies.
Monitor, review, and verify injury reports and medical records and take appropriate action as required. Ensure proper maintenance and confidentiality of all medical records and follow insurance processing and procedures.
Assist in annually acquiring and maintaining primary insurance information for individual athletes.
Provide assistance to monitor and verify insurance billings and advise athletic administration on all major injuries and treatment not covered by student-athlete’s insurance.
Participates in Athletic Department programs and activities.