Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, as well as NCAA, conference, and professional athletic training regulations, standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Represent the University professionally at practices, competitions, team travel, meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Assist with the daily operations, organization, and maintenance of athletic training facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate and provide comprehensive athletic training services for assigned sports, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, practice coverage, event coverage, and team travel support.
• Deliver education and counseling to student-athletes regarding injuries, illnesses, treatment plans, and overall health and wellness.
• Maintain accurate, current, confidential, and compliant medical records and documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between student-athletes, team physicians, healthcare providers, coaches, and athletic department personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate referrals and medical treatment plans with physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, coaches, athletic department staff, and sports medicine personnel regarding health and participation status.
• Educate coaches and athletic department staff on First Aid, CPR, AED usage, and Emergency Action Plans.
• Foster positive working relationships with athletic department leadership, coaches, student-athletes, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Participate in professional development activities and remain active within the athletic training profession.
• Maintain all required professional certifications, licenses, and credentials throughout employment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer or Director of Athletics.