Assistant Athletic Trainer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform professional and administrative services essential for the success of the program under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer

• Duties will include injury prevention, emergency care, first aid and physical rehabilitation of injuries incurred by Spalding University's intercollegiate athletes

• Will organize and conduct medically prescribed sports rehabilitation and conditioning programs following an injury and be responsible for appropriate organization and implementation of athletic insurance claim paperwork and follow-up as necessary

• Also supervise and participate in the teaching of graduate athletic training students enrolled in an innovative, new entry-level Master of Science Degree Program in Athletic Training. Some weekends and overnight travel are required

• Other Duties and Responsibilities include:

o Practice and game supervision/coverage

o Effective communication with athletes, coaches, families, university officials, and physicians

o Referring athletes for appropriate diagnostic, follow-up procedures, and injury tracking.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky

• A Master’s degree and previous collegiate athletic training experience is preferred

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, multitasking, and budget management skills in addition to knowledge of the NCAA

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask

• Proficiency in Microsoft word, Excel, and Power Point

• Knowledge of and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations

• Understanding of and/or willingness to learn an NCAA Division III academic and sports culture

• A strong background in professional athletic training

• Past work with student-athletes at the high school and/or collegiate level

• Commitment to inclusiveness and collegiality in personal and professional work and mentoring students and faculty on the importance of multicultural and multidisciplinary applications

• Commitment and alignment with Spalding University’s Mission is essential

• Regular or daily contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students.

• Regular contact with the general public.

• Must be able to work with, listen to, appreciate, and collaborate and lead with diverse populations

• An understanding and ability to apply and enforce university Covid-19 and NCAA protocols.