College Athletic Trainers' Society

Boise State University is seeking applications for a full time Assistant Athletic Trainer with primary responsibilities with Football. Candidates need to apply online at:

https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/497558/assistant-athletic-trainer-football

Job Summary/Basic Function:

To assist the Boise State Sports Medicine Staff in providing Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Services to the Boise State University Intercollegiate Athletic Program.

Essential Functions

60% of Time the Assistant Athletic Trainer must:

• Provide emergency medical coverage and athletic training services including injury prevention, management, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation strategies for assigned athletic teams for all home and away competitions and practices for designated teams.
• Maintain adequate records concerning athletic injuries, their etiology, treatment, and follow up treatment along with outside referrals as necessary
• Coordinate physician and medical staff referrals, appointments, and surgeries for injured athletes with Idaho Sports Medicine Institute and outside vendors
• Coordinate claims, payments, and coverage of insurance benefits for athletes who have received medical care outside of the university setting medical facilities by working directly with the Athletic Student Insurance Coordinator on all insurance paperwork necessary for athletic injuries.
• Participate in coaches’ meetings to help provide injury updates.
• Maintain current certification and licensure as required for all staff.

35% of Time the Assistant Athletic Trainer must:

• Assist with the daily management of the Athletic Training room, including restocking supplies, maintaining inventory, and assisting with preparation of supplies and services for home and away contests
• Communicate directly with Head Football Athletic Trainer regarding all injuries and illnesses of football student-athletes, as well as status of ongoing student-athlete rehabilitation and treatments, medical appointments, and participation status for workouts, practices, and competitions. Communicate same information to Football coaching staff as directed by Head Football Athletic Trainer.
• Communicate directly with football Strength and Conditioning coach regarding all physical restrictions due to injury or illness of football student-athletes as directed by the Head Football Athletic Trainer.
• Duties will be performed during off-season and in-season practices, contests, and team travel.
• Supervise, train and schedule undergraduate student workers.

5% of Time the Assistant Athletic Trainer must perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Certification by the NATABOC and must meet standards for State of Idaho Licensure
• CPR and First Aid Certifications (must be completed within on month of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant work experience with a collegiate or professional football program
• Experience overseeing students and other personnel
• Experience with injury screening and prevention programs
• Experience with soft tissue mobilization techniques
• Demonstrated interest in evidence based techniques and best practices as it relates to clinical practice