Assistant Athletic Trainer

Location: On-campus, in person with limited remote work opportunities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, the individual holding this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:· Independently provide immediate emergency medical attention and makes decisions regarding the appropriate course of action to ensure the safety and well-being of athletes.· Evaluate injuries sustained by athletes. Uses judgment and discretion to determine and apply appropriate and effective medical care, including tape, special orthotic pads, braces.· Develop and implement rehabilitative programs to facilitate physical improvement and performance specific to individual needs.· Organize and implement pre-participation physical examinations. Collect and maintain all required documentation.· Monitor and control environmental risks.· Identify and correct common risk factors and conditions predisposing the athletes to increased risk of injury.· Maintain health care records of athletes and manage insurance claims.· Serve as a liaison between William Peace University and the team physician.· Attend practices and home games for assigned teams and as scheduled including occasional travel to away games.· Communicate decisions and plans with the coaching staff of the respective sports.· Partner with the Head Athletic Trainer in the consideration, selection, and maintenance of athletic training equipment and medical supplies.Perform other job-related duties and projects assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed in order to perform the duties of the position, including the ability to retain on the job learned skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.· Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations· Knowledge in injury evaluation methods and techniques.· Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and their clinical applications.· Design rehabilitation programs for a wide variety of athletic injuries.· Excellent communication and customer service skills· Ability to work well with diverse populations of student athletes, coaches, and administratorsPHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to physically demonstrate proper techniques and form of exercises.Ability to move and transport 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Ability to work in all climates and weather such as hot, cold, humid, rainy, and sunny conditions.Ability to communicate in audible tones so that others understand clearly, adjusting volume at practices, games, and other events as required.Ability to operate both office and sport related equipment.Must be available to work a non-traditional, varying schedule that may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, overnight travel, and occasional holidays.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is in-person with limited/minimal possibility for remote work opportunities.Work is primarily performed indoors with varying temperatures and with noise levels varying from moderate to loud.Work is occasionally performed outdoors with occasional exposure to adverse climate and weather conditions such as wind, sun, and hot or cold temperatures and with noise levels varying from moderate to loud.The position requires significant physical activity.May encounter bodily fluids.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Ability to physically demonstrate proper techniques and form of exercises.• Ability to move and transport 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.• Ability to work in all climates and weather such as hot, cold, humid, rainy, and sunny conditions.• Ability to communicate in audible tones so that others understand clearly, adjusting volume at practices, games, and other events as required.• Ability to operate both office and sport related equipment.• Must be available to work a non-traditional, varying schedule that may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, overnight travel, and occasional holidays.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• This position is in-person with limited/minimal possibility for remote work opportunities. • Work is primarily performed indoors with varying temperatures and with noise levels varying from moderate to loud. • Work is occasionally performed outdoors with occasional exposure to adverse climate and weather conditions such as wind, sun, and hot or cold temperatures and with noise levels varying from moderate to loud.• The position requires significant physical activity. • May encounter bodily fluids.