What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer/Assistant Director of Athletic Medicine for Volleyball position at Baylor Careers?
What Will You Do
The Athletic Trainer/Assistant Director of Athletic Medicine for Volleyball serves in the Division of Athletics and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Medicine for Men’s Basketball. This position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the medical and rehabilitation programs and needs of student-athletes on the Volleyball Team. A Master's Degree is required and three to five years of relevant work experience at an NCAA Division 1 institution is preferred. National Athletic Training Certification is required. Texas Athletic Training License is required but can be obtained after employment offer is accepted.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
What We Are Looking For
- Provide medical care to student-athletes at practice, training, and competition events. Utilize injury prevention strategies in order to minimize time loss from school and sport. Administer treatment under the supervision of the Director of Athletic Medicine and Team Physician.
- Maintain communication with student-athletes, parents, coaches, team physicians, and administration on progress of student-athletes. Maintain proper documentation as necessary. Work collaboratively with other members of the health and wellness team as well as academic support services in order to best serve the student-athlete.
- Assist in the maintenance and proper use of athletic training facilities in order to create an efficient and safe working environment.
- Assist with the education and oversight of Master of Athletic Training Students. Provide education to student-athletes, coaches, support staff, administrators and parents.
- Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and institution rules and regulations and to communicate immediately any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance staff.
- Adhere to best practice standards established by the NATA, NCAA CSMAS and similar governing organizations.
- Other program duties as requested by the Director of Athletics or the area head. Administrative duties will be assigned per skills and experience.
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Comply with university policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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