What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
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Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Job Grade
HC14S
Division
Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Dept
Services
Department
Development
Requisition Number
2025-00114
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100
Work Schedule
Varies
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
47,000-50,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
The Sports Medicine department within the Intercollegiate Athletics office is seeking an Athletic Trainer. As an Athletic Trainer for Omaha Athletics, you will be a member of the Omaha Sports Medicine Department working under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer and team physicians to deliver athletic health care for intercollegiate athletes and athletic teams. This position is responsible for assisting the Sr. Associate AD of Athletic Performance with all aspects of the Athletic Training Program, including service/clinical responsibilities.
- Primarily oversees various sports programs year-round (in-season and off-season). Position requires travel overnight and on weekends.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Injury prevention, immediate/emergency care, clinical evaluation and diagnosis
Duties:
Injury prevention, immediate/emergency care, clinical evaluation and diagnosis (includes acute, chronic, and post-operative care or orthopedic and general medical conditions), making appropriate referrals, practice and event coverage (includes home and away contests in potentially extreme conditions (hot and cold environments)
Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries
Duties:
Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries incurred by student-athletes at UNO. Requires experience with non-operative and post-operative conditions. Maintain timely and detailed medical records. Coach and student-athlete education. Knowledge of current modalities utilized in the common and advanced treatment of musculoskeletal and general medical conditions is required.
Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Administration
Duties:
Administration includes, but not limited to, assisting with pre-participation physical exams and paperwork, completing insurance claim forms, injury tracking and record keeping, facilities maintenance, athletic training student records and scheduling. Must have good computer skills and experience with injury tracking software.
Percentage Of Time
25
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Academic responsibilities
Duties:
Academic responsibilities include but may not be limited to clinical supervision of students in ATEP Program.
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Professional Responsibility.
Duties:
Professional Responsibility. Staff are expected to stay up to date with current, evidence based and clinical skills in athletic training. This will include attending continuing education events. Must operate in compliance with all moral and ethical practices required by the NATA and the BOC. Other duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree
Required Experience
N/A
Required License/Certification
BOC Certification, NE State License (or eligible)
Required Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Preferred Education
Master’s Degree in a related field
Preferred Experience
2 years’ experience with NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics, Teaching Experience within a CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Education Program, Instructor Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid, Graston M1, Blood Flow Restriction certification.
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
