POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Athletic Trainer plays a vital role in supporting the health and performance of Huston-Tillotson University student-athletes. This position is responsible for assisting with the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, as well as coordinating educational programs and providing wellness counseling. Additionally, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will serve as the designated Athletics Healthcare Administrator for NAIA compliance.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the daily operations of the athletic training facility and all aspects associated with administering and providing services and coverage for Huston-Tillotson University Intercollegiate Athletic Teams
- Provide injury care, prevention, evaluation, injury education and rehabilitation for Huston-Tillotson University scholar athletes participating in Intercollegiate Athletics
- This position is responsible for the overall management of athletic training room operations with oversight of sports medicine coverage of all intercollegiate varsity sports, cheer, and E-sports.
- Responsibilities include coordinating the care, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries to student-athletes in all sports programs.
- Coordinate and schedule clinical assignments; practice, contest, and general athletic training room coverage.
- Additional duties include serving as the on-record Athletics Healthcare Administrator with the NAIA.
- Responsibilities for athletic training administrative duties as assigned.
- Assist with supervising, instructing, and evaluating the work of athletic training students assigned from other local universities.
- Assist in the coordination of medical insurance requirements, insurance claim processing, billing and filing; Referral of sports injuries to external medical facilities and injury record keeping.
- Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs. and stand for an extensive amount of time per day.
- Must be able to deal with heat and changing weather conditions.
- Working beyond normal 40-hour week is possible during seasonal activities; Must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
- Directs, instructs, and supervises the activities of all personnel and student-athletes within the sport program.
- Demonstrates certification in CPR and first aid.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by Director of Intercollegiate Athletics