Assistant Athletic Trainer

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY:
Salaried;
Exempt;
Administrative;
Full time

DEPARTMENT:
Athletic Training

The assistant athletic trainer is a full-time, 10-month position (July-May). Alma College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and the NCAA Division III. The position will assist in providing injury prevention, recognition, evaluation, appropriate medical referral, treatment and rehabilitation for student athletes (male and female).

Provide athletic training services under the supervision of the physician, to include evaluation, managing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries as needed or prescribed; accurate maintenance of student athlete medical records; serve as a preceptor and provide direct supervision of the athletic training students in the Central Michigan University, CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) and athletic training student aide; provide home game and practice medical coverage;

occasional travel with athletic teams; assist head athletic trainer with daily athletic training room operations; serve as a liaison with parents, sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, and administration staff; participate in all pre-participation sport screenings and medical clearance; file secondary insurance claims through BMI; additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field
• BOC certification
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Current/eligible for Michigan licensure
• Entry level experience with collegiate athletic training department
• Experience in a residential campus environment is strongly preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively to various groups and individuals
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and MIAA compliance and conference rules, and an understanding of the NCAA Division III student athlete philosophy
• Ability to work weekends and evenings, along with travel
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to fulfill essential functions of the position

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field
• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.