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The Associate Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting in the management of the sports medicine program. Assists with the provision of athletic training services including the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries of all the University's NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic teams. Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures. University will pay for State Licensure Fees, BOC Maintenance Fee and provide funding for yearly continuing education and professional development opportunities.
This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:
·Assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the sports medicine program.
·Assists with the provision of athletic training services including the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries of all of the University's NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics teams.
·Serves as the primary athletic trainer for the soccer and basketball teams
·Provides first aid and emergency care for athletic-related injuries and determines appropriate medical referral as warranted.
·Provides athletic training patient care during home and away practices and athletics competitions.
·Maintains accurate and confidential injury record management for all applicable injuries and illnesses.
·Communicates and works directly with the head coaches and the Head Sports Performance Coach in the design and execution of scientific-based, sports-specific strength and conditioning programs for each team as needed.
·Works with the Head Sports Performance Coach to ensure proper conditioning modifications in the presence of injury.
·Serves as a liaison between Intercollegiate Athletics with attending physicians, Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services and visiting athletic training staffs.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
·Attends seminars, conferences and other professional development opportunities.
·Participates, as appointed, on Department, University, state, regional and national committees.
·Performs other duties as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:
·Ability to provide qualified and adequate athletic training coverage for student-athletes.
·A proven record in following directives and being responsible for assigned tasks.
·Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
·Ability to attend seminars, meetings and other professional development opportunities at or away from TWU.
·Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
·Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
·Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
·Ability to communicate effectively - orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
·Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment including university software and email.
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