Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the health and well-being of Flagler College student-athletes through injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. This position combines direct support of student-athletes with operational responsibilities that contribute to the effective delivery of athletic training services.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, integrity, and a commitment to the missions of Flagler College and the Department of Athletics. Evaluate acute and chronic injuries. Provide daily treatment which may include emergency care, scheduling appointments, and referrals.

Implement prevention and rehabilitation programs for athletes. Assist in maintaining detailed and current medical records. Attend all assigned team competitions and practices. Assist in directing the daily maintenance of athletic training facilities and equipment. Educate athletes on injury prevention, management and return to play.

Assist in processing medical insurance claims and related information. Assist in the creation of emergency action plans and policies. Assist in inventory and purchasing of medical supplies. Serve as an approved clinical instructor and mentor undergraduate athletic training students. Assist in administering preseason concussion baseline testing.

Assist in organizing weekly doctor’s clinics and random drug testing procedures. Assist with the pre-participation screening and physicals. Adheres to the core covenants of Flagler College Athletics, which are: Professionalism, Teamwork, Accountability, Sportsmanship, and Integrity. Adhere to the mission statements of Flagler College and the Department of Athletics.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree. NATA Certification or equivalent. CHARACTERISTICS PREFERRED Strong organizational ability. Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively. Strong work ethic. Positive, enthusiastic approach to job responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to work within a team, placing departmental and institutional priorities and student-athlete well-being above personal advancement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree. Two years’ experience in the collegiate athletics department. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light work: exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 10 pounds or more; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 5-10 pounds.

Climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, repetitive motions, and ability to communicate appropriately with students/colleagues. Working early mornings, evenings, and weekends is required.