Assistant Athletic Trainer - Full Time

Responsibilities: 

•           Provide onsite coverage as an athletic trainer for all athletic events at home and away as assigned.

•           Conduct assessments of injuries and provide emergency and/or continued care, provide on-site rehabilitation and determine when referral to physician is warranted for all athletic related injuries.

•           Evaluate athletes’ readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary after injury as well as for pre-participation physicals.

•           Assist in the managing and maintaining of the athletic training facility, equipment, supplies and related budget.

•           Assist in the development of relationships with local health care professionals and refer student-athletes, as necessary. Report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians regularly.

•           Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the insurance processing, billing and claim identification processes.

•           Work with 3rd party insurance provider to ensure that all student-athletes are covered by an independent primary health insurance policy and that student-athletes complete a physical examination prior to the start of athletic participation and/or competition.

•           Assist in the coordination and supervision of the Athletic Department’s Random Drug Testing.

•           All other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director.

Expectations: 

•           Submit all required assignments on or before designated due dates.

•           Conform to all Athletic Department policies and procedures as required.

•           Represent Keiser University and the Athletic Department as a team player, as a professional and role model for all student-athletes.  Serve the student-athlete with a positive attitude.

•           Encouraged to attend local, state, district and national conventions to renew certification and to be informed of current trends and innovations in the area of athletic training and sports medicine.

•           Attend regularly scheduled Athletic Department Staff meetings. 

•           Possess valid and current CPR Certification.

•           Possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License and be responsible for driving Keiser University vehicles and/or rental vehicles when assigned for away contests.

Qualifications:  

•           Bachelor’s Degree (or Master’s Degree) in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program

•           BOC Certification in Athletic Training

•           Florida State Athletic Training License

•           Member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)

•           Strong communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently

This is a full time position that requires day, evening and weekend availability.