Athletic Trainer

7 days ago

Opalocka, Florida, United States Florida Memorial University Full time
Job Title: Athletic Trainer

Florida Memorial University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Athletic Trainer to join our dynamic Sports Medicine team. As an Athletic Trainer, you will be responsible for managing the prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries within the sports medicine program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in program development, including coordinating athletic training facility operations, coordinating with other athletic trainers, and providing direction and training to the team of athletic trainers, interns, or students;
  • Screening, prevention, and care of sports-related injuries and conditions;
  • Provides direct athletic training coverage of athletic practices and contests, including evening and weekend assignments as assigned;
  • Supervises safety factors of athletic competition by ensuring the elimination of undue hazards;
  • May assist injured athletes in completing and submitting insurance claims;
  • Participate in recruitment, as appropriate to the area of operation;
  • Ability to manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects;
  • Coordinate with the management to maintain equipment inventory;
  • Conduct athlete intake assessments and maintaining treatment plans for all athletes;
  • Developing customized treatment plans and making appropriate recommendations for ideal steps in athlete care;
  • Display behavior consistent with professional ethics and the FMU faculty and staff handbook;
  • Designing rehabilitation and training programs for athletes;
  • Performs miscellaneous and other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training with three (2) plus years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Master's degree preferred;
  • Compliance with all National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) governing rules;
  • Must maintain a State of Florida license with the Florida Board of Athletic Trainers;
  • National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC);
  • CPR and AED Certified;
  • Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • Criminal background check;
  • MVR Screening (Motor Vehicle Records).