Assistant Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities:

Supervise the care of student-athletes participating in the Auburn University at Montgomery athletics program;

Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by student-athletes while participating in AUM sports;

Coordinate all aspects of team care pertaining to assigned teams;

Evaluate acute and chronic injuries, fabricate protective equipment, provide daily treatment;

Administer emergency care, schedule appointments / referrals;

Implement prevention and rehabilitation programs for athletes;

Maintain detailed and current medical records;

Attend all assigned team practices and competitions;

Assist in daily maintenance of athletic training facilities and equipment;

Educate athletes on injury prevention, management, and return to play;

Communicate daily with all members of the sports medicine staff, strength and conditioning coaches, athletes, coaches, athletics administration and physicians;

Assist in the processing of medical insurance claims and related information;

Collaborate with sports medicine staff to update emergency actions plans and policies and procedures documents;

Train all coaches and staff on respective emergency action plans;

Oversee inventory and purchasing / restocking medical supplies and equipment;

Assist with pre-participation screening and physicals for athletes;

Administer preseason concussion baseline testing and follow-up testing as needed;

Assist with organization and execution of drug testing program;

Attend all required meetings scheduled by AUM athletic administration, including weekly Student-Athlete Support Services meetings, with athletic administration and strength and conditioning department;

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and AUM athletic administration.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Athletic Training from a CATEE Accredited Program;

Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification;

Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers;

Maintain current certification in CPR/AED and First Aid;

Maintain valid drivers license.

Qualified applicants can email cover letter, resume/CV, and a list of three references to: ....