Assistant Athletic Trainer

Required Qualifications

• Must be certified as an Athletic Trainer under the guidelines of the NATA and be licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board (OTPTAT) by the time of hire.
• Ability to communicate with student athletes and coaches in a positive and professional manner.
• Knowledge of the most recent athletic training and rehabilitation standards and techniques.
• Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.

• Previous experience working in a collegiate athletic training setting and performing tasks such as care and prevention of athletic injuries, record keeping of injuries, and knowledge of the NCAA athletic training portal sites.
• Knowledge of multiple sports, including football, soccer, lacrosse, softball, basketball, volleyball, and wrestling.
• Collegiate experience is preferred.

• Assist in the oversight of all medical-related aspects for varsity athletics, including evaluation, first aid, and triage of injuries.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in all training room aspects involved with coverage of 25 varsity sports and junior varsity sports.
• Keep and maintain accurate and updated records on all reportable injuries.
• Keep and maintain accurate and updated records on all treatments and rehabilitations taking place in the athletic training room as ordered by the Team Physician.
• Responsible for compliance with all NCAA, NCAC, and OSHA guidelines.
• Cooperate and work with members of the coaching staff and other athletic department personnel.
• Oversee administration and operation of an Athletic Training Facility.
• Keep and maintain a safe and clean workplace environment for athletes and staff members. Follow Bloodborne Pathogens guidelines.
• Responsible for knowledge of and effective administration of JCU Athletic Department policy and procedures.
• Maintaining updated status in CPR, First-Aid, and CEU guidelines set by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
• Demonstrate a commitment to the University Mission and to the Department of Athletics Learning Outcomes and Goals. Possess the ability to communicate the University Mission and Athletic Department Goals and Learning Outcomes to assistant trainers and students.
• May have team responsibility as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Represent John Carroll in a respectful manner through actions, words, and dress.