Associate Athletic Trainer

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time Compensation Grade: 5S Pay Type: Salary Department: Sports Medicine Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Athletic Trainer to join our team and support the health and performance of our athletes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preventing, diagnosing, and treating sports-related injuries and, for collaborating with coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Provide immediate care and injury assessment during practices, games, and events. Develop and implement injury prevention programs, including taping, bracing, and conditioning regimens. Create and manage rehabilitation programs for injured athletes. Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of treatment plans and progress. Communicate effectively with coaches, athletes, parents and medical personnel regarding injury status and recovery. Assist in coordinating physician referrals and follow-up care. Ensure adherence to NCAA, conference and institutional health and safety protocols, including concussion management, emergency action planning and drug testing procedures. Supervise designated athletic training facility, including daily operations, cleanliness, scheduling, and equipment upkeep. Supervise and mentor athletic training students and interns as applicable. Organize and participate in education and outreach efforts to promote athlete wellness, recovery and performance optimization. Assist the Director of Sports Medicine with developing and implementing Sports Medicine Department Policy. Assist in onboarding and training of new staff to ensure continuity of care and adherence to department protocols. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related field. Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing with the BOC. South Carolina Licensure eligible Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer CPR/AED and First Aid Certification Strong interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training, Sports medicine or related discipline. At least 2 years of supervisory experience Experience working with NCAA D1 environment Experience with performance optimization/sports data analytics software Experience with functional movement screening tools and movement analytics Working Conditions: Must be able to lift/move equipment and assist athletes as necessary. Exposure to outdoor elements and varying weather conditions. Early morning/evening/weekend work is required as necessary. Team travel is mandatory. Education Requirements: Certification Requirements: Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended): Welcome to Furman University Employment Opportunities! Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally, and interpersonally and providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly-changing world. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our strategic vision, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across differences. Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals represent a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities are treated equitably and with respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and institutional needs. In keeping with this commitment domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits and faculty/staff affinity groups exist to offer support for faculty/staff that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or Black/African-American. The Furman student experience is supported by a rich network of centers and institutes that includes The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, The Riley Institute, The David E. Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, The Rinker Center for Study Away and International Education, The Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection, The Furman Humanities Center, The Shucker Center for Leadership Development, The Malone Center for Career Engagement, The Center for Interpersonal Connections, and our newest addition, The Tocqueville Center for the Study of Democracy and Society. Furman is located on traditional Cherokee land in Greenville, South Carolina, a racially and culturally diverse community that is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast. It has been ranked among “America’s Ten Best” by Forbes Magazine. Greenville has a thriving downtown, excellent private and public schools and a vibrant international community. A 20-mile bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and Travelers Rest, which was named “one of America’s coolest small towns.” It is within a short driving distance of Asheville, Charlotte and Atlanta. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Beaches are within easy reach.