ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

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Position Information

Position Number 007080 Functional Title Assistant Athletic Trainer Position Type Administration - Staff Position Eclass EB - EHRA 11 month leave earning University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Our purpose continues to be discovering and developing champions in life. We strive to foster a culture of integrity and excellence across our 17 programs, offering the highest quality experience for student athletes.

We are committed to academic and athletic excellence. We expect to win championships. We expect to honor students for their academic achievements. We will continue to work every day to make this community proud and ensure that the Spartans are in fact Greensboro's hometown team. We will embrace a culture that is clear and consistent in its priorities.

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine in scheduling and supervising the medical needs of the student-athletes in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This individual will have the opportunity to function within a comprehensive sports performance model at the Division I level, preventing, evaluating, treating and designing thorough return to play programs for injured student-athletes.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for, but not limited to: overseeing the daily operation of athletic training room, medical referrals when warranted, thorough documentation as part of student-athlete's medical records, mentoring other athletic trainers, monitoring and addressing medical and wellness issues of assigned team(s) and other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. This person may be required to become a CPR instructor to assist with certification of Athletic Training and Athletic Department staff. This individual is responsible for the policies and procedures of the University, Conference and the NCAA in the day-to-day operation of the sports medicine program.

Minimum Qualifications

* A Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or other related field and NATABOC National Certification are required. The individual must meet qualifications for licensure in the State of North Carolina.
* Additionally, current CPR and First Aid certifications are prerequisites.
* The individual must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
* This position requires the ability to work with autonomy and the ability to multi-task.
* This position requires evening, weekend, and travel assignments and may require long hours outside of the 40-hour work week.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

CPR and First Aid certifications

NATABOC National Certification

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's Degree in Athletic Training or other related field. Two (2) or more years of experience as an Athletic Trainer at the collegiate or professional level.
* Demonstrated experience with current evidence-based rehab skills and techniques including post-operative management, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy-based skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledgeable of ATS (Athletic Trainer System) and other IT hardware/software.
* Experience as a preceptor with a CAATE-accredited education program.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience Org #-Department Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001 Job Open Date 04/24/2024 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled No FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 11 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 70% Key Responsibility

Sport Coverage and Clinical Athletic Training

Essential Tasks

* The Assistant Athletic Trainer will maintain regular office hours to prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and illnesses of student-athletes in accordance with athletic training room policies and procedures.
* Coverage of practices and games for assigned teams and additional coverage as needed to ensure all events are covered.
* The Assistant Athletic Trainer will make appropriate referrals to outside medical professionals when necessary, to further care for UNCG student-athletes when warranted.

Percentage Of Time 25% Key Responsibility

Program Administration

Essential Tasks

* The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for, but not limited to, overseeing the daily operation of the athletic training room, keeping thorough documentation as part of the student-athlete's medical record, and assigned administrative duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.
* This person may be required to become a CPR instructor to assist with CPR certification of Athletic Training and Athletic Department staff.

Percentage Of Time 5% Key Responsibility

Compliance

Essential Tasks

* This individual is responsible for the policies and procedures of the University, Southern Conference, and the NCAA in the day-to-day operation of the program.
* The individual will also be responsible for adhering to the BOC Standards of Professional Practice and signed Physician Protocol on file with the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Vision-Skilled Trades, Reading, Writing, Vision-Visual inspection, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Lifting-0-30 lbs., Bending, Squatting, Crawling Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck, Night/Dark, Extreme noise levels, Extreme temperatures, Inside, Outside

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
* List of References

Optional Documents

* Reference Letter 1
* Reference Letter 2
* Link to Professional Portfolio
* Other Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
* Yes
* No

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