Intern - Athletic Training (Training Camp)

Title:   Intern – Athletic Training (Training Camp) FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-exempt   Department: Athletic Training   Reports to: Director of Texans Health   Education: ·   Completion of or in pursuit of Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year accredited college or university required. ·   Actively seeking NATA and LAT certifications/licenses required. ·   Current CPR and first-aid certification required.   Skills Required: ·   Must be detailed-oriented and possess ability to work under pressure and with deadlines.  ·   Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as on an individual basis as situation dictates. ·   Proficiency in athletic preventive taping techniques. ·   Basic knowledge and experience in coordination and management of rehabilitation of injured athletes. ·   Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-energy environment. ·   Effective verbal and written communication skills. ·   Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships within Football Operations. ·   Excellent attention to detail and an ability to produce high-quality, accurate work within designated deadlines. ·   Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information. ·   Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software. ·   Ability and internal drive to demonstrate a winning attitude and a strong work ethic in the performance of all job responsibilities. ·   Job requires walking around and standing for prolonged periods of time in various Club premises in and around NRG Stadium and NRG Park, as may be assigned.   Basic Function:     Assist Athletic Training personnel in all aspects of treating injuries and managing rehabilitation of professional football players.   Job Function (duties and responsibilities): Training room responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  ·   Stock and maintain training department supplies. ·   Provide rehabilitation and medical treatment and care to athletes as directed by the Director of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Head Athletic Trainer. ·   Assist in transporting players to and from medical appointments for home games. ·   Assist in transporting players to and from practices. ·   Assist in preventive taping of athletes. ·   Assist in maintaining a clean and sanitary athletic training room. ·   Assist in recording of athlete injuries for workers compensation reports. ·   Unpack, restock and rotate the training room supplies as needed. ·   Assist in loading and unloading travel trucks.   Gameday responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ·   Attend and participate in all home and away games as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Head Athletic Trainer. ·   Assist players with pre-game stretching and warming up in locker room. ·   Maintain sideline discipline. ·   Work with officials assigned to player uniform code. ·   Perform as Club player uniform code representative. ·   Assist coaches as necessary. ·   Compile list of all infractions committed, and penalties received in games.   Player practice responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ·   Attend and participate in all team practices. ·   Keep all coolers filled with Gatorade. ·   Assist in set-up and breakdown of practice field. ·   Assist in keeping players 20 yards behind line of scrimmage during any team practice drill. ·   Provide down/distance and field position script to chain crew for practice. ·   Assist Athletic Training staff with sideline rehabilitation of players unable to practice. ·   Administer player strength workouts as instructed by Strength and Conditioning coaches. ·   Perform various other duties as may be requested from time to time by the Director of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Head Athletic Trainer. ·   Position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and/or at NRG Stadium/NRG Park as may be assigned and not in a telecommuting manner.   Travel Requirements: Travel with team to all out-of-town scrimmages, games and practices as directed by the Director of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Head Athletic Trainer.