What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer position at Decypher?
Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team.
DESCRIPTION
Decypher is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to support Lackland AFB, TX.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct an initial assessment of a students injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment
- Care for student injuries using physical therapy equipment, techniques, and
medication - Evaluate student's readiness to return to training and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted
- Apply protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces to body parts such as ankles, fingers, or wrists
- Collaborate with physicians in order to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for student injuries
- Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment
- Plan and implement comprehensive student injury and illness prevention programs
- Supervise and conduct physical training programs with consideration to individual injuries
- Develop training programs and routines designed to improve student performance
- Provide care to student for medical issues on a daily basis and coordinate with appropriate military personnel along with the Paramedic, Coaches, Program Manager, and other contractor personnel as determined necessary for the situation
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required. (This is vital to protect the interests of Decypher and to be a fine print for the organization and its employees that there may be other duties and responsibilities within the position that may arise progressively during the nature of employment).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree
- Texas State Athletic Trainer License (Must obtain within 4 months of employment)
- Certified Athletic Trainer (NATABOC or NATA)
- Basic Life Saver Certification (BLS)
- 2 years of experience with a collegiate or higher
- US Citizen
- NACI background check
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified in one of the following or willing to obtain: (CPT - NSCA or NASM, EXOS, PES, or HFS)
- Certified in all of the following or willing to obtain: (FMS, GT or IASTM, Kinesio Taping, ASTYM, and CPR)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Physical exertion, such as walking over rough, uneven, or
rocky surfaces as well as time spent outdoors in extreme temperatures and variable
weather conditions. - Prolonged standing indoors or outdoors
- Bending, reaching, squatting, jumping, walking, crawling, and lifting heavy weights
At Decypher we believe that equal opportunity fuels innovation by using the strengths of individual differences. Therefore, we strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decypher is fully committed to a program of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees and will actively carry out all federal and state regulations and executive orders. We apply our equal opportunity policy to all employment decisions.
This position is not authorized for remote/telework
