Assistant Athletic Trainer

Under the general supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, provides physical therapy and assists in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Provides trainer coverage of athletic activities, organizes orthopedic clinics, advises on prevention and care of athletic injuries, and team-teaches athletic training classes. Supervises student trainers.

Essential

DUTIES &

Responsibilities:

Assist the Head AT with the development of programs for care prevention treatment and rehabilitation in injuries to student-athletes

Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge and expertise in the field of athletic training by regularly attending workshops, seminars and conferences.

Assist the Head AT with the hiring, training and supervision of assistant athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers and all athletic training support personnel.

Assist Head At with the coordination of medical care for LU student-athletes; evaluate injures and referral to a physician when necessary.

Game and practice coverage (emergency care) as necessary.

Administer first aid to injured student-athletes.

Coordinated and conduct rehabilitation programs for injured student-athletes.

Maintain adequate injury, treatment and rehabilitation records.

Counsel student-athletes to seek appropriate medical assistance and/ or surgery.

Work under the supervision of the designated team physician

Inventory/ stocking and control of all athletic training equipment.

Work with Head AT on the submission of an annual budget request.

Assist Head AT, athletic administration, and coaches in the development of an educational program geared to improving the social awareness of the student athletes. This includes drug and alcohol prevention, HIV prevention, STDs, violence prevention, etc.

Work with Head AT for care and supervision of the athletic training room and all equipment therein (i.e. golf cart, ice machine, electronic modalities, etc.)

Assist with the supervision of safety factors involved with all playing areas by ensuring that all undue hazards are eliminated.

Assist the Head AT with the development and implementation of an emergency plan for the athletic department with coordinated medical coverage for home events; determine and ensure the acquisition of safety equipment and supplies.

Manage with the HEAD AT the CPR requirements for all staff members of the athletics department.

Must adhere to all NCAA, CIAA, CACC and Lincoln University, guidelines, rules and regulations.

Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.

Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.

Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.

Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.

Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.

Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing athletes, equipment, and supplies for treatment.

Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.