What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Jacksonville Sharks?
Job Summary
The athletic trainer will practice within the parameters of the Florida Board of Athletic Trainers and will follow both the Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association. These essential functions below are based on the needs of the Jacksonville Sharks. The athletic trainer will be present at all practices, home games, and travel with the team. The season runs from March 3rd to Aug 15th, 2025.
Essential Functions
1. Establish an effective athletic training program for the Sharks players, and maintain a clean, organized, efficient athletic training atmosphere.
2. Provide athletic training services for the 2025 season. This may include weekends or holidays, as appropriate, and as directed by the Head Coach.
3. Coordinate required athletic physicals and supervise the medical clearance of injured athletes before and during the seasons. Maintains an accurate, up-to-date filing system for all athletic health care documents.
4. Maintain a consistent method of communication with the supervising /treating physician(s) and Head Coach.
5. Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport-specific conditioning programs and methods, and assist in the selection and fitting of protective medical equipment, including special taping, pads, or braces, and appropriate medical equipment.
6. Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment related to the athletic training facility, manage an up-to-date inventory, and provide the Head Coach with an annual budget for supplies and equipment.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Open Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred, from an accredited athletic training education program or health-related field. Three (3) years of athletic training experience. Experience with professional sports programs preferred.
Licensing: Current Certified Athletic Trainer and maintain continuing education requirements as set forth by the Board of Certification. Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the Florida Board of Athletic Training. Licensed athletic trainer per Florida Statute. Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care for the Professional Responder.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of techniques used to diagnose and treat sports-related injuries
- Knowledge of sports injury preventative measures
- Strong skills in assessing and treating sports-related injuries
- Strong skills in mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water, electricity, sound, massage, and the use of therapeutic exercises, reconditioning exercises and fitness programs
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
- Strong presentation development and delivery skills
- Ability to assess, manage, treat, rehabilitate, and recondition student-athletes within the professional preparation and education of a Certified Athletic Trainer
- Ability to evaluate athlete readiness to play
- Ability to evaluate and assess sports equipment
- Ability to develop and manage budgets
- Ability to travel with to away contests
- Ability to handle high amounts of stress associated with injuries
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $4,750.00 per month
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Jacksonville, FL 32204 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jacksonville, FL 32204: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,750