Athletic Trainer UT Southern (Pulaski, TN)

University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, TN

Posted Sep 26, 2024

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About the Job

University of Tennessee Southern

Sports Medicine, University of Tennessee Southern Profile

Conference

SSAC (NAIA)

Salary expectation

$44,000-$50,000/yr

Minimum Yrs Exp

Unknown

Work type

Full-time

Job Description

Athletic Trainer UT Southern (Pulaski, TN) - 2400000214

Description

Athletic Trainer UT Southern (Pulaski, TN)

Athletic Trainer UT Southern (Pulaski, TN) - 2400000214

Description

Athletic Trainer UT Southern (Pulaski, TN)

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Salary Range $44,000-$50,000

Responsible or the health, strength, conditioning, mental, physical, and social well-being of student-athletes through training and education. This role is often the first line of intervention and refers student-athletes to appropriate practitioners as warranted. This role may supervise the work of others; however, this is a secondary function of the role. Competencies for this role are usually gained through formal education, specialized training, certification, and/or experience in a program or specialty area specific to the position responsibilities.

This role will include the following responsibilities:

Works with student-athletes within a designated sport.
Meets with coaches and practitioners on the physical status of athletes to develop and implement a standardized treatment plan.
Evaluates athletes, develops exercise programs, and advises athletes on proper techniques.
Schedules and implements rehabilitation and treatment plans as needed.
Attends practices and games to observe performance and respond to incidents, injuries, or emergency care.
Assesses and/or evaluates the need for referral for further assessment of injuries.
Maintains treatment databases.
Maintains documentation of illnesses, injuries, and progress notes.
Travels with team to athletic events.
Develops educational programming for holistic athletic growth.
Assists with practice and game day set up.
Accompanies student-athletes referred for specialized treatment.