Assistant Athletic Trainer

This position provides sports medicine services to Morehouse College student-athletes. Candidate must be committed to student-athlete academic progress. Candidate must comply with NCAA, SIAC, and Morehouse College rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications

* Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of experience related to the summary of duties or a combination of education and experience related to the summary of duties totaling six years

* Certification with the NATABOC

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education/Experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field

* NATA certification and Georgia State licensure

* Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years

Physical Demands

* Intermittent standing, stooping, walking, or sitting

* Frequently lifting of light objects

* Uses equipment of varying weights and sizes

* The work is performed in an office, athletics facility, and occasionally in cold or inclement weather outdoors.

* Possible exposure to contagious or infectious diseases or irritating chemicals

* Use of protective devices, including masks, goggles, gloves, etc. is required

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Responsiblities

* Monitors and evaluates student-athletes at all home sporting events on- and off-campus as needed

* Assesses injuries and delivers appropriate care

* Evaluates student-athletes' readiness for play

* Refers to physicians as needed

* Serve as a first responder as necessary

* Maintains training room hours

* Provides physical therapy and rehabilitation for student-athletes

* Maintains current student-athlete records, including medical and physical reports, medical clearances, insurance information, etc.

* Monitors student-athletes' injuries until released from doctor

* Serves as a liaison for the athletic department with appropriate doctors and medical staff

* Coordinates student-athletes' physician visits for sport-related injuries

* Instructs student-athletes in the use of training equipment

* Develops rehabilitation programs for student-athletes

* Orders supplies and make payments

* Performs other duties as assigned

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