PART-TIME ATHLETIC TRAINER (3485)

FMU - Miami Gardens, FL 33054

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The Part-Time Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing comprehensive athletic healthcare services to FMU student-athletes, including injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and return-to-play support.

This position provides direct athletic training coverage for assigned practices, home competitions, scheduled treatment and rehabilitation sessions, and selected away athletic events, including occasional overnight travel with the football program.

The Athletic Trainer will collaborate with the Director of Athletics, designated Athletics administrators, team physicians, coaches, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of student athletes while supporting the daily operations of the Sports Medicine Department.

 

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PART-TIME ATHLETIC TRAINER (3485)

FMU - Miami Gardens, FL 33054

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Description

The Part-Time Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing comprehensive athletic healthcare services to FMU student-athletes, including injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and return-to-play support.

This position provides direct athletic training coverage for assigned practices, home competitions, scheduled treatment and rehabilitation sessions, and selected away athletic events, including occasional overnight travel with the football program.

The Athletic Trainer will collaborate with the Director of Athletics, designated Athletics administrators, team physicians, coaches, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of student athletes while supporting the daily operations of the Sports Medicine Department.

 

Essential Functions:

Student-Athlete Healthcare and Medical Services

• Provide comprehensive athletic training services, including injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and appropriate medical referrals.
• Evaluate athletic injuries and illnesses and determine appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, referral, and follow-up care within the Athletic Trainer's professional scope of practice.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation and injury-prevention programs.
• Provide scheduled treatment and rehabilitation services to student-athletes.
• Administer appropriate therapeutic interventions, taping, bracing, and other approved athletic training treatments.
• Provide immediate and emergency care during assigned athletic activities.
• Coordinate medical referrals and follow-up care with team physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Assist with concussion management, injury monitoring, and medically appropriate return-to-play protocols.
• Communicate medical restrictions, participation status, and return-to-play recommendations to appropriate personnel while maintaining student-athlete medical confidentiality.

Practice, Competition, and Travel Coverage

• Provide direct athletic training coverage for assigned athletic practices, home competitions, conditioning sessions, and other approved athletic activities.
• Prepare student-athletes for practices and competitions through appropriate treatment, taping, bracing, and injury-prevention services.
• Respond appropriately to injuries and medical emergencies occurring during assigned athletic activities.
• Monitor environmental conditions and other potential health and safety concerns associated with athletic participation.
• Provide athletic training coverage for selected away football games, including occasional overnight travel as assigned and approved by Athletics administration.
• Assist with coverage for other athletic programs and events based on departmental needs and approved scheduling.
• Work selected evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by assigned athletic schedules.
• Communicate scheduling conflicts, coverage concerns, and anticipated staffing needs to the Director of Athletics or designated Athletics administrator.

Medical Records and Student-Athlete Documentation

• Maintain accurate, timely, complete, and confidential student-athlete medical records using the University's designated electronic medical records system, including Healthy Roster.
• Document injuries, evaluations, treatments, rehabilitation sessions, medical referrals, participation restrictions, and return-to-play status.
• Assist with the collection, review, and maintenance of required student-athlete medical documentation, including physical examinations, medical histories, insurance information, consent forms, and other required health records.
• Assist with confirming completion of applicable medical requirements prior to student-athlete participation.
• Assist injured student-athletes with athletic injury insurance documentation and claims as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of student-athlete medical information in accordance with applicable University policies and state and federal requirements.

Athletic Training Operations

• Support the daily operation, organization, cleanliness, and safety of the athletic training facility and designated treatment areas.
• Monitor athletic training supplies, medical equipment, hydration materials, and other necessary resources.
• Assist with inventory control, ordering requests, and proper maintenance of athletic training supplies and equipment.
• Ensure assigned athletic training areas are appropriately prepared for practices and competitions.
• Assist with coordinating athletic training coverage across FMU athletic programs.
• Communicate coverage needs and assist with coordinating approved per diem or contracted athletic training personnel as assigned by Athletics administration.
• Provide appropriate clinical guidance to athletic training interns and students during assigned activities, consistent with University policies and applicable supervision requirements.
• Support the implementation of established Sports Medicine policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintain consistent communication with Athletics administration regarding departmental operations, staffing needs, and student-athlete healthcare concerns.

Emergency Preparedness and Student-Athlete Safety

• Assist with implementing and reviewing Emergency Action Plans for FMU athletic facilities and competition venues.
• Ensure appropriate emergency equipment and medical supplies are available and accessible during assigned athletic activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of concussion management, heat illness, sudden cardiac events, emergency response, and other student-athlete health and safety concerns.
• Identify and communicate potential safety risks associated with athletic participation, facilities, equipment, and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with Athletics staff and healthcare professionals to maintain a safe environment for student athletes.

Administration, Communication, and Compliance

• Maintain professional communication with the Director of Athletics and designated Athletics administrators regarding student-athlete healthcare, significant injuries, athletic training coverage, and operational needs.
• Collaborate with team physicians, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, Athletics administration, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable University policies, NAIA regulations, Sun Conference requirements, Florida laws, and professional athletic training standards.
• Maintain current Board of Certification (BOC) certification, State of Florida Athletic Trainer licensure, and required CPR/AED credentials.
• Maintain all continuing education requirements necessary for professional certification and licensure.
• Follow established University scheduling, attendance, and timekeeping procedures.
• Participate in required departmental meetings, training, and professional development within approved compensated working hours.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct consistent with University policies and professional standards.
• Perform other related athletic training duties as assigned within the position's professional scope of practice and approved work schedule.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of athletic injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care.
• Knowledge of current athletic training practices, professional standards, and applicable scope-of practice requirements.
• Ability to evaluate student-athlete injuries and determine appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, referral, and follow-up care.
• Knowledge of concussion management, heat illness prevention, emergency response, and student-athlete safety protocols.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized rehabilitation and injury-prevention programs.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities within an established part-time schedule.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, dependability, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Commitment to the health, safety, and overall well-being of FMU student-athletes.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average-weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited athletic training education program meeting applicable Florida licensure requirements.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current State of Florida Athletic Trainer license, or ability to obtain Florida licensure prior to beginning clinical duties.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and return-to play protocols.
• Experience maintaining confidential medical records and utilizing electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight travel.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Athletic Training or a closely related field.
• One or more years of professional athletic training experience, preferably within collegiate athletics.
• Experience working with multiple intercollegiate athletic programs.
• Familiarity with NAIA or NCAA athletic healthcare and safety requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and remain physically active for extended periods.
• Ability to physically assist student-athletes during injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency situations.
• Ability to respond promptly and appropriately during medical emergencies.
• Work may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, heat, humidity, rain, temperature variations, loud noise, and other conditions associated with collegiate athletics.
• Work is performed in athletic training facilities, gymnasiums, athletic fields, and competition venues, including off-campus locations.
• Exposure to environmental conditions such as loud noise, temperature variations, and physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Travel Requirements

• Position is classified as part-time, with a standard work schedule of 25 hours per week.
• Schedule may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for assigned football competitions or other approved athletic events.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Criminal background screening.
• MVR Screening

 

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job that are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be considered.

 

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