Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Job ID4553
Location
Tallahassee, FL - Main Campus
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular

Position Vacancy Announcement

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer.

Responsibilities

This position assists in direction of the sports medicine program, to include aide in injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling of student-athletes; Assists the head athletic trainer in coordinating all intercollegiate sports medicine activities at the University within the framework of the NCAA, conference, Board of Trustees (BOT) and University policies, to include, but not limited to appropriate application of emergency procedures, providing first aid, documentation of care and communication with coaches and physicians; and Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy Athletic Director and Vice President/Director of Athletics.

Responsible for specific sport responsibilities, including attendance at team practices, home and away competitions, athletic training room supervision and injury management of team members; Assists in education of athletic staff in areas of student-athlete health and well-being, such as injury prevention, concussion protocols, nutrition and hydration; Performs job responsibilities in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations and Title IX; and Performs job with a commitment to institutional customer service expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization and three years of related experience as an athletic trainer; or master's degree in appropriate area of specialization and one year of related experience.

Must possess or be able to obtain the National Athletic Trainer Association Certificate.
Recommended Competencies
Knowledge of academic resources available to students;
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply NCAA and Division rules and regulations;
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data, substantiating information, considering and respecting others input and personal values and ethics;
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;
Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals and objectives;
Knowledge of current best practices in sports medicine and physical fitness; and
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles and practices.
Pay Plan
This is an Administrative and Professional (A&P) position.
Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education.

An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.

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