Primary Purpose

The Assistant Athletic Trainer assists the Head Athletic Trainer in the Sports Medicine Department.

Responsibilities

The essential duties, responsibilities, and functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Provides excellence of care and service to the University’s student athletes and works with professionalism and collegiality within the Sports Medicine department staff, coaches and other University personnel

2. Performs essential functions in the Sports Medicine department for teams and student-athletes as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer

3. Completes necessary documentation as requested by the Head Athletic Trainer and organizes paperwork and files in an orderly fashion.

4. Travel with teams for away games and provide necessary care at other venues as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer

5. Responsible for maintaining and filing secondary insurance claims of respective athletes.

6. Must be able to plan, organize, prioritize, and implement work; apply logic and creativity to solve problems; and deal with mathematical and financial aspects.

7. Ability to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information.

Supervisory Duties

This position reports directly to the Head Athletic Trainer. This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University’s policies and applicable laws. Supervisory duties, responsibilities, and functions may include students involved in the Athletic Training Internship/preceptor program, and managing, training, and educating them in accordance with the University’s policies.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Education/Experience

• Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification, a licensed athletic trainer by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine, and a licensed athletic trainer by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy in the state of West Virginia.

• Must be certified in CPR and AED on the professional level

• Must have good communication skills in working with a diverse clientele, the ability to handle confidential matters with complete discretion, and the ability to work under pressure.

• Operate standard athletic training room equipment and modalities.

• Operate standard office equipment such as phone and calculator, advanced computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Must be able to effectively use an electronic medical records injury tracking system.

• Must be able to effectively utilize impact testing and other neurocognitive testing systems.

• Must adhere to illness and testing protocols and help to implement any changes that are made.

• Must adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements set forth by the Virginia Department of Health and other applicable governing authorities.

• Must be proficient in the 5 domains of athletic training.

• Must have the ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet critical deadlines.

• Must be able to accept direction and constructive criticism from supervisor.

• Interest or experience in athletics is essential. Ability to relate to students is essential.

• Education: A minimum of a degree from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program. Bachelors required. Masters preferred.

• A Christian commitment and lifestyle and a personal commitment to the Christian purpose and mission of the university.

• A professional demeanor and personal presentation in dealing with people and the ability to relate well to students, staff, faculty and administration, both personally and professionally within an organizational structure, while enlisting their loyalty and cooperation in carrying on the work of the University.

• Must adhere to all standards set forth by the BOC code of ethics/standards of professional practice, NATA code of ethics, and the standards and policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine as well as the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.

Ergonomic Requirements

Physical Demands

This position is not necessarily a physically demanding job and requires no specific physical demands other than those typical in an athletic training environment. The candidate should have the ability to move freely and lift in excess of 40-50 pounds. Normal responsibilities should not afford risks of accidental injury.

Specialized Equipment Requirements