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Assistant Athletic Trainer

Florida Institute of Technology

#Rehabilitation #Healthcare #Sports Medicine #Athletic Training #Florida Institute of Technology #Medical Clearance #Musculoskeletal Injuries #Pre-participation Physicals

Quick overview

The Assistant Athletic Trainer provides evaluation, diagnosis, and rehabilitation for scholar-athletes' musculoskeletal injuries and general medical illnesses. They also manage administrative tasks, medical facility upkeep, and coordinate with coaches regarding athlete medical status.

Requirements summary

The candidate must be able to manage medical documentation, insurance claims, and determine medical clearance for athletes. Official collegiate transcripts are required prior to employment.

bachelor degreeInventory ManagementDiagnosisRehabilitationMedical DocumentationInjury EvaluationSports MedicinePatient ReferralMedical ClearanceInsurance Claims ManagementMusculoskeletal Treatment

Job description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting scholar-athletes with the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; this includes both musculoskeletal injuries, as well as mild general medical illnesses/injuries. Additionally, the Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for tasks assigned by the Associate Athletic Trainer and/or Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, such as the scheduling of pre-participation physicals, baseline neurocognitive exams, Federal Work Study Students, and other administrative tasks. Sport Assignments include Men's Soccer and Baseball.
Assists scholar-athletes with the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This includes both musculoskeletal injuries, as well as mild general medical illnesses/injuries.
Assists scholar-athletes with referrals to other medical providers for injuries and illnesses, if necessary.
Assists with filing essential paperwork for proper medical documentation and oversees medical insurance claims.
Determines the medical clearance of scholar-athletes in regards to participating in his or her sport.
Oversees the scholar-athlete participation during athletic practices and games, which includes pre-game set-up and break-down.
Maintains the upkeep of the medical facility, as well as the inventory of the medical equipment.
Works closely with coaches and athletic administration on the medical status of scholar-athletes, while regularly participating in department and staff meetings.
Assists with special projects as assigned by the Associate and/or Head Athletic Trainers, such as the scheduling of pre-participation physicals, baseline neurocognitive exams, and Federal Work Study Students. Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email equalopp@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100. Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations. Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities. The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information. You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Official Transcripts Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). We are an E-verify employer The premier private technological university in the Southeast, Florida Tech is a Tier 1 Best National University (U.S. News & World Report) and a Top Technical Institute (Fiske Guide to Colleges), as well as a Best Value University (Forbes) and a top 100 global university for graduate employability (GEURS). Florida Tech is known worldwide for its strengths in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, aviation, autism treatment, biomedical science, cybersecurity and machine-learning, and marine science. It offers more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computing, aeronautics, business, psychology and the liberal arts. The university is located in the dynamic and innovative city of Melbourne in the heart of the “Space Coast,” where students have been watching rocket launches from campus since the dawn of the Space Race. Learn how Florida Tech is making history and shaping the future at floridatech.edu. Find stories about our relentless pursuit of greatness at floridatech.edu/news.

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