Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer, MS

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• The Athletic Trainer is a member of the Sports Medicine outreach team. In this capacity they have a responsibility to the organizations for the evaluations, treatment, rehabilitation, and medical referral to a consultant. Their primary patients are athletes and individuals associated with athletic programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
• Develops training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance on the play area.
• Ability to accurately evaluate and assess the injury to ensure proper treatment if needed.
• Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician.
• Cover assigned pre-season physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the program manager.
• Communicate with parents, athletic coaches, etc., recommendations for handling aspects of care relating to athletic injuries.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• A Masters degree in Athletic Training from an institution accredited by CAATE; NATA Certified; Louisiana licensure.
• 1-2 years in athletic training setting preferred.
• CPR certified; Current Louisiana Athletic Trainer license; Annual CEU requirement; Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills; Ability to communicate orally and in written form. Must be detail oriented.
• Requires emotional stability and maturity; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability. Must be team oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Must be able to assist with or transfer athletes of various weights/heights, push carts with athletic equipment on them.
• Must be able to carry water coolers, athletic training kit, etc. up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions to subordinates.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.