Assistant Athletic Trainer
University of Central Florida
Closing Date: Ongoing
Salary: Not provided
Location: Orlando, United States
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Research best practices / establish proficiency in the execution of emergency care, injury prevention / reduction, student-athlete recovery, and monitoring during return to play progressions within evidence-based practice and guidelines / standards / protocols set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the State of Florida Department of Health
- Actively communicate / collaborate with team physicians, supervisor, athletic training staff, sports psychologists, performance nutrition, sports performance and coaching staff regarding student-athlete injury, health, wellness and athletic participation
- Organize and execute pre-participation physical screenings of student-athletes for assigned sports
- Educate student-athletes regarding best practices towards injury prevention, self-care, and health / wellness promotion
- Provide medical coverage for all countable athletic related activities, including, but not limited to games, practices, sports performance sessions, etc.
- Active records management of student-athlete health, documenting all encounters. Collaborates with medical clinics and insurance coordinator relative to student-athlete doctor visits
- Provides supervision, scheduling, training / mentoring and logistical support to student athletic trainers and volunteers where appropriate
- Management and maintenance of athletic training facility and equipment (i.e., modalities, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned