The Assistant Athletic Trainer, Per Diem , is responsible for supporting the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The position provides athletic training coverage for practices, games, and events as assigned, ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes.
Essential Functions:
Provide athletic training services for student-athletes at practices and competitions.
Screening, prevention and care of sport-related injuries and conditions.
Provides direct athletic training services of athletic practices and contests, including evening and weekend assignments as assigned.
Deliver injury prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Administer therapeutic modalities, taping, bracing, and padding as needed.
Provide emergency care, including CPR, AED, and First Aid.
Implement individualized injury prevention programs and wellness education.
Maintain accurate electronic medical documentation of all patient encounters.
Communicate with physicians, coaches, and student-athletes regarding injury status and return-to-play planning.
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The Assistant Athletic Trainer, Per Diem , is responsible for supporting the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The position provides athletic training coverage for practices, games, and events as assigned, ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes.
Essential Functions:
Provide athletic training services for student-athletes at practices and competitions.
Screening, prevention and care of sport-related injuries and conditions.
Provides direct athletic training services of athletic practices and contests, including evening and weekend assignments as assigned.
Deliver injury prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Administer therapeutic modalities, taping, bracing, and padding as needed.
Provide emergency care, including CPR, AED, and First Aid.
Implement individualized injury prevention programs and wellness education.
Maintain accurate electronic medical documentation of all patient encounters.
Communicate with physicians, coaches, and student-athletes regarding injury status and return-to-play planning.
Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customize preventative strategies and programs to each patient.
Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
Recommend accommodation for student-athletes with restrictions or limitations.
Perform administrative duties and additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Travel Requirements:
No overnight travel required.
Day travel to competitions within an 80-mile radius of campus.
Physical Requirements:
Medium work demand; ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting student-athletes in movement.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Reports To:
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a CAATE-accredited program
Current BOC certification in good standing
Licensed in the State of Florida
Current BLS certification
NPI number
Preferred:
One or more years of experience in collegiate athletics
Familiarity with NAIA or NCAA compliance requirements
Experience with electronic medical records systems
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Broad applied knowledge of athletic training and sports medicine practices
Ability to think critically and make independent medical decisions
Strong communication skills in high-pressure environments
Attention to detail with accurate injury tracking and documentation
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with ability to work independently
Additional Requirements:
Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening
Adherence to all University, Athletics, and NAIA policies and procedures
Commitment to the academic and personal success of student-athletes
Pre-Employment screening:
Criminal background check
Florida Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.
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