Athletic Trainer

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Job Summary

The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a board-certified health care professional who specializes in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries and athletic-related illnesses that result from physical activity. As part of a complete health care team, the certified athletic trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other health care professionals (such as physical therapists), athletics administrators, coaches and parents. Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers (ATs).

Responsible for promoting and sustaining a collegial, respectful, and high-performing work environment and demonstrating LSSC’s values of caring, communicating, collaborating, and celebrating.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain all LSSC Athletic Health Records: including all insurance forms, injury status reports, accident reports, treatment schedules and insurance claims
• Maintain and Revise current LSSC Athletic Training Manual: including all policies and procedures, injury treatment protocols, and procedures for student trainers.
• Supervise all LSSC home athletic events and practices, and coordinate with visiting teams, athletic trainers, or other personnel concerning LSSC policies and procedures: including all college, high school, middle school, and youth camp activities.
• Maintain the Athletic Training Room: including supervision of student athletic trainers, athletes, and equipment along with ordering necessary supplies and equipment and keeping the proper inventory.
• Coordinate and assist with all LSSC head coaches concerning athletic injuries for his/her team and establishing conditioning and rehabilitation programs appropriate for his/her sport.
• Ability to instruct LSSC athletes on the safe use of weights and training equipment, and assist with nutrition and conditioning.
• Assist with weight room inventory, supplies, maintenance in coordination with the Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Assist with the physical assessments in regards to weight lifting ang physical training, customized weight lifting programs for each team (year-round) in coordination with the Strength and Conditioning Coach and each head coach.
• Attend/supervise early AM and afternoon workouts when time permits.

Job Summary

The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a board-certified health care professional who specializes in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries and athletic-related illnesses that result from physical activity. As part of a complete health care team, the certified athletic trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other health care professionals (such as physical therapists), athletics administrators, coaches and parents. Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers (ATs).

Responsible for promoting and sustaining a collegial, respectful, and high-performing work environment and demonstrating LSSC’s values of caring, communicating, collaborating, and celebrating.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain all LSSC Athletic Health Records: including all insurance forms, injury status reports, accident reports, treatment schedules and insurance claims
• Maintain and Revise current LSSC Athletic Training Manual: including all policies and procedures, injury treatment protocols, and procedures for student trainers.
• Supervise all LSSC home athletic events and practices, and coordinate with visiting teams, athletic trainers, or other personnel concerning LSSC policies and procedures: including all college, high school, middle school, and youth camp activities.
• Maintain the Athletic Training Room: including supervision of student athletic trainers, athletes, and equipment along with ordering necessary supplies and equipment and keeping the proper inventory.
• Coordinate and assist with all LSSC head coaches concerning athletic injuries for his/her team and establishing conditioning and rehabilitation programs appropriate for his/her sport.
• Ability to instruct LSSC athletes on the safe use of weights and training equipment, and assist with nutrition and conditioning.
• Assist with weight room inventory, supplies, maintenance in coordination with the Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Assist with the physical assessments in regards to weight lifting ang physical training, customized weight lifting programs for each team (year-round) in coordination with the Strength and Conditioning Coach and each head coach.
• Attend/supervise early AM and afternoon workouts when time permits.
• Secure LSSC students interested in athletic training and assist with advising the students for a career in athletic training.
• Provide educational content regarding healthy nutrition practices for the student-athlete working closely with the Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Provide weight management practices as needed for student-athletes working closely with the Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Secure team Physicians and maintain necessary communication, including referrals, medical exams, and pre-physicals.
• Coordinate appointments, ensure all requirements and necessary paperwork are met.
• Drive student-athletes to appointments when time permits.
• Conduct and supervise LSSC Drug Testing program, along with securing the local health care provider for drug testing and rehabilitation programs.
• Facilitate care- post drug testing protocol.
• Perform orientation program for LSSC coaching staff and student-athletes concerning physical examinations, insurance coverage, drug and alcohol abuse, drug testing, accident reports, general health, injury treatment and rehabilitation.
• Maintain all necessary certifications and licenses to practice in the state of Florida as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Risk Management and Injury Prevention.
• Evaluation and Assessment of Injury and Athletic-related Illness.
• Acute Care of Injury.
• Therapeutic Exercise/Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Injuries.
• General Medical Conditions and Disabilities.
• Health and Wellness Issues.
• Recommendation of Appropriate OTC Medication Use.
• Nutritional Aspects of Injury and Illness.
• Psychosocial Intervention and Referral

Minimum Qualifications & Education

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or Sports Medicine from an accredited institution required.
• Two years' experience in athletic training required; experience in post-secondary education or hospital/clinical setting preferred.
• Certified in Blood borne Pathogen Training and experience in concussion management are required.
• Experience in teaching Athletic Training and Emergency First Aid Coursework is preferred.

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