Assistant Athletic Trainer; Columbus State University

• Assistant Athletic Trainer (Columbus State University)

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job

Location:

Columbus State University
Full-Time

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable).

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Department Information

Athletics

Job Summary
Columbus State University has an opening for an Assistant Athletic Trainer in the Athletic Department. This is a professional position which involves assisting the Assistant Athletics Director with the organization and administration of the total medical care for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties and

Responsibilities include:

Provide injury/illness evaluation, injury prevention and recovery programs, emergency care, management and treatment, and rehabilitation for intercollegiate student-athletes.;
Act as liaison with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, parents and other medial and non-medical personnel regarding injury and health conditions for student-athletes.;
Assist with administration of pre-season physical exam and health updates for all student-athletes.;
Maintain accurate injury reports, treatment logs, rehabilitation progress reports, and other necessary medical records for student-athletes.;
Provide oversight for GTF's providing medical care for assigned sports.;
Arrange consultations for student-athletes with consulting physicians or other medical specialties as needed. Includes scheduling appointments, accompanying the student-athletes to office visits, and communicating with providers.;
Provide necessary medical information regarding athletic injuries/illnesses to the Insurance Coordinator to facilitate claims processing. Review and/or approve medical bills from physicians, hospitals, or other providers to determine accuracy and compliance with NCAA rules as well as Athletic Department policies.;
Assist in departmental events, projects, and/or functions when appropriate.;
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine or Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
National Athletic Trainers Association Certification.
One to three years of experience providing Athletic Training support for intercollegiate and/or elite level athletes. (Graduate Assistant experience may count towards these years of experience).
Ability to recognize, evaluate, and care for athletic injuries and illnesses.
Eligibility for licensure as an ATC in the state of Georgia.
An extensive knowledge of the NCAA Division II rules and regulations; communication and organizational skills are also needed.
A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $48,000 - $50,000 and includes full benefits.

Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Baker, Director of Sports Medicine, via email at

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