Athletic Trainer - Track & Field

EXPIRED

Position Details

Dept Number/Name: 0-6117-000 / Dept of Family Medicine

College Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Administrative

Position Details

Dept Number/Name: 0-6117-000 / Dept of Family Medicine

College Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 9483 / Athletic Trainer

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $51,000 - $61,000 annual

Position Number: 00040524

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The USF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of USF and its mission by sponsoring a diverse and nationally competitive Division I athletic program. The program serves several significant constituencies, including its student-athletes, who are students first. The most important priority of the program is the progress of the student-athletes toward graduation. Other priorities include the health, fitness, and emotional development of student-athletes at USF Intercollegiate Athletics provide a sense of collegiality, allegiance, and pride for students, staff, faculty, alumni, boosters, and the greater Tampa Bay community at large and serves as a focal point for their support. Within the framework of competitive excellence, Intercollegiate Athletics at USF are also a contact vehicle leading supporters to a greater awareness of the University's mission, academic programs and prominence as an educational institution.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine, this position's primary responsibility is to perform a variety of duties involved in the evaluation, treatment, care and rehabilitation of USF student athletes, while adhering to all NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules and regulations. This position also educates student athletes on preventive measures to avoid injuries. This position is under the direction of a team physician and in accordance with the Florida Athletic Training Practice Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides immediate medical attention for all types of injuries sustained by student athletes including non-life threatening and life-threatening injuries. Administers proper first aid and medical care. Responsible for the evaluation of the nature, scope, and/or extent of injury. Determines initial action/aid or protocol to be followed Administers treatment and rehabilitation to injured athletes under the direction of the team physician. Required to attend all home and away team practices and games for assigned intercollegiate sport(s).

Develops injury prevention programs, which may include operating therapeutic modalities and rehab equipment including three Hydroworx Series pools and maintaining safety and general maintenance of such equipment. Develops and implements reconditioning exercises, fitness programs, and educates student athletes to aid in the prevention of injuries. Applies prophylactic bandages and tape to student athletes before all practices and games to prevent further injuries.

Administrative duties including using the "SportPharm" Network software to track and develop athletes' injury and medication profiles, providing insurance information, medical record keeping and other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Supervises graduate assistant(s) and/or undergraduate student(s) that are part of the Athletic Training Education Program at USF.

Serves as a liaison between coaches, parents, doctors, athletes, head trainer, departmental staff and the university to resolve problems and/or address concerns relative to the student athlete's injury.

Performs other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC); and Eligible for Florida State AT licensure.

PREFERRED:
Master's degree in related field from an accredited university. Two or more years of related university experience.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37443

Posting Date: 07/17/2024

Posting End Date: 07/24/2024

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