Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Description

• The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing comprehensive athletic healthcare services to FMU student-athletes, including injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and return-to-play support. This position provides direct athletic training coverage for assigned varsity athletic teams, practices, competitions, and other athletically related activities.

• The Athletic Trainer works collaboratively with athletic training staff, team physicians, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, Athletics administration, and other healthcare professionals to support the health, safety, and well-being of FMU student-athletes.

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, professionalism, organization, communication, and a commitment to providing high-quality care in a fast-paced collegiate athletics environment.

• This role is student-centered and mission-driven, requiring a professional who understands the importance of student-athlete health, academic achievement, competitive success, and holistic development.

Essential Functions:

• Provide comprehensive athletic training services, including injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and appropriate referral.
• Evaluate athletic injuries and illnesses and determine appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, referral, and follow-up within the Athletic Trainer's scope of practice.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation and injury-prevention programs.
• Provide immediate and emergency care for student-athletes when necessary.
• Coordinate medical referrals and follow-up care with team physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Assist with return-to-play protocols and communicate appropriate participation status to student-athletes, coaches, and Athletics administration.
• Provide taping, bracing, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation exercises, and other appropriate athletic training services.

Practice and Competition Coverage:

• Provide direct athletic training coverage for assigned practices, competitions, conditioning sessions, and other athletically related activities.
• Provide appropriate pre-practice and pre-competition preparation, including treatment, taping, bracing, hydration support, and emergency equipment preparation.
• Respond appropriately to injuries and medical emergencies occurring during athletic activities.
• Monitor environmental conditions and other potential health and safety concerns associated with athletic participation.
• Travel with assigned athletic teams when required.
• Provide evening, weekend, holiday, and post-season coverage based on departmental and team schedules.

Medical Records and Student-Athlete Participation:

• Maintain accurate, timely, complete, and confidential student-athlete medical records using the University's designated electronic medical records system.
• Document injuries, evaluations, treatments, rehabilitation, referrals, medical restrictions, and return-to-play status.
• Assist with the collection, review, and maintenance of required student-athlete health documentation, including physical examinations, medical histories, insurance information, sickle cell documentation, consent forms, and other required records.
• Assist with confirming completion of applicable medical requirements prior to student-athlete participation.
• Assist student-athletes with athletic injury insurance documentation and claims when appropriate.
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of student-athlete medical information in accordance with applicable University policies and state and federal requirements.

Athletic Training Operations:

• Assist with the daily operation, organization, cleanliness, and safety of the athletic training facility and designated treatment areas.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of athletic training supplies, medical equipment, hydration materials, and other necessary resources.
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and proper maintenance of athletic training supplies and equipment.
• Ensure athletic training areas are appropriately prepared for practices and competitions and properly maintained following use.
• Assist in coordinating athletic training coverage across FMU athletic programs.
• Provide appropriate supervision and direction to athletic training interns, students, and other approved personnel as assigned.
• Assist with the development and implementation of sports medicine policies, procedures, and protocols.

Emergency Preparedness and Safety:

• Assist with the development, implementation, and annual review of Emergency Action Plans for FMU athletic facilities and competition venues.
• Ensure appropriate emergency equipment and medical supplies are available and accessible during assigned athletic activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of concussion management, heat illness, sudden cardiac events, emergency response, and other health and safety issues affecting student-athletes.
• Identify and communicate potential health and safety risks associated with athletic participation, facilities, equipment, and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with Athletics staff to promote a safe environment for student-athletes.

Collaboration and Student-Athlete Development:

• Work collaboratively with team physicians, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, Athletics administration, and other healthcare professionals regarding student-athlete care.
• Communicate appropriately with coaches regarding student-athlete participation status while maintaining medical confidentiality.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with Athletics administration regarding significant injuries, medical concerns, athletic training coverage, and operational needs.
• Develop positive and professional relation