Assistant Athletic Trainer

About the job

Position Summary

This position provides sports medicine services to Morehouse College student-athletes. Candidate must be committed to student-athlete academic progress. Candidate must comply with NCAA, SIAC, and Morehouse College rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of experience related to the summary of duties or a combination of education and experience related to the summary of duties totaling six years

• Certification with the NATABOC

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field

• NATA certification and Georgia State licensure

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years

Physical Demands

• Intermittent standing, stooping, walking, or sitting

• Frequently lifting of light objects

• Uses equipment of varying weights and sizes

• The work is performed in an office, athletics facility, and occasionally in cold or inclement weather outdoors.

• Possible exposure to contagious or infectious diseases or irritating chemicals

• Use of protective devices, including masks, goggles, gloves, etc. is required

Essential Duties/Responsiblities

• Monitors and evaluates student-athletes at all home sporting events on- and off-campus as needed

• Assesses injuries and delivers appropriate care

• Evaluates student-athletes’ readiness for play

• Refers to physicians as needed

• Serve as a first responder as necessary

• Maintains training room hours

• Provides physical therapy and rehabilitation for student-athletes

• Maintains current student-athlete records, including medical and physical reports, medical clearances, insurance information, etc.

• Monitors student-athletes’ injuries until released from doctor

• Serves as a liaison for the athletic department with appropriate doctors and medical staff

• Coordinates student-athletes’ physician visits for sport-related injuries

• Instructs student-athletes in the use of training equipment

• Develops rehabilitation programs for student-athletes

• Orders supplies and make payments

• Performs other duties as assigned