What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant athletic trainer position at North Carolina State University?
Posting Details
Posting Information Posting Number PG193620EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Assistant Athletic Trainer / Fellow Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Work Schedule M-F 8am-5pm with nights, weekends and holidays as needed Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Athletics About the Department The mission of the NC State Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic, and personal aspirations as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University.
Essential Job Duties Serve as an Athletic Training Fellow within the Department of Athletics for Sports Medicine. The position is responsible for assisting with the care of student-athletes, to include prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of the injured student-athletes under the supervision of the team physician for assigned sport(s).
Sport assignment(s) may be modified at the discretion of the Sports Medicine administrative personnel. This is a 23 month appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to) :
- Working under the supervision and mentorship of a staff athletic trainer
- Assisting in operating and maintaining the athletic training room(s)
- Ensuring proper use of equipment and facilities by the student-athletes
- Working with the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and the Team Physician(s) in providing comprehensive healthcare to the student-athletes
- Referral to associated health care professionals when necessary
- Maintaining medical records on the student-athletes to include physical examinations and screenings, insurance information, injury evaluation and treatment records
- Attending scheduled meetings, team practices, and events, including traveling with assigned team(s) and assisting with secondary coverage as needed
- Providing emergency care when appropriate
- Assisting with maintenance of athletic training room equipment
- Assisting with annual physical examinations and drug testing programs for the student- athletes
- Document services rendered consistent with best practices
- Follow all developed departmental policies and procedures
Other Work / Responsibilities (as Requested by the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine) :
- Administrative duties and tasks as assigned
- Monitor inventory of supplies for assigned athletic training room(s)
- Communicate with coaches regarding injured student-athletes
- Follow the NATA Code of Ethics
- Remain current on all state and national requirements for certification and licensure
- Agree to comply with NC State University, the ACC, NCAA bylaws, legislation, and mandates along with all regulatory agency statues
- Any additional duties as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Master’s Degree or bachelor’s degree from CAATE accredited ATP with experience in relevant independent instructional or educational activities.
Other Required Qualifications
- Experience working with track & field
- Must be able to lift 30-60 pounds occasionally with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Between 1-2 years of experience in either professional or collegiate athletics
- Computer competency
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
- Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC)
- Current or eligible for licensure by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners
- Current ECC certification by the American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer Certification by the American Red Cross
- Valid NC Driver’s License
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License required No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 08 / 21 / 2024 Anticipated Close Date Open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach resume, cover letter and separate document containing contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Details Position Number 00110156 Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 40 hours / week) 1.
0 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID 106001 - Athletics-Student Welfare & Development AA / EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
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Last updated : 2024-08-21
