Asst Athletic Trainer
Position Details
Job Family Athletics Administration
Job Family Description
Support the growth and development of athletes participating in a wide variety of sports. Contribute to the sports program development, recruitment of athletes, care and growth of athletes personal, academic and professional needs, as well as their healthcare needs.
Common Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work activities and needs. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with recruits, their parents, co-workers and the general public.
Job Level P2 - Professional
USC Market Title Assistant Athletic Trainer
USC Title Code UH18TTP2
Advertised Minimum Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Business Title (Internal Title) Asst Athletic Trainer 1 Track and Field
Position Number 00058873
Employee's Building Roost E, Columbia: 199
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Weeks per Year 52
Basis 12 months
FLSA Exempt
Position Description
Job Purpose
Serve as Assistant Athletic Trainer for assigned sports. Follows the policies and procedures for the athletic training staff and facilities as established by the Senior Associate Athletics Director / Sports Medicine.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: Certified by the BOC and eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina
Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree, Strongly prefer athletic training experience in Division I institution working with the assigned sport
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Certified through NATA, other certifications in applicable areas encouraged
Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises undergraduate and graduate students as sport teams and budget dictates.
Describe the guidelines and supervision an employee receives to do this job, including the employee's independence and discretion. Employee works independently and with the Track and Fiels 2 athletic trainer, makes medical decisions regarding student-athletes under his/her care. Is expected to perform all duties with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Carries out methods of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries as established by the Athletic Team Physician and Senior Associate AD / Sports Medicine. Work with the assigned strength & conditioning coach to ensure the proper conditioning of the student-athletes in assigned programs. Provides the Head Coaches of assigned sports teams with injury reports regarding status of injured student-athletes. This report shall be submitted weekly, or as appropriate, during the sports teams’ off season.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 50
Job Duty
Supervise graduate and undergraduate student athletic trainers and athletic training students assigned to sports teams within the guidelines established by the Associate AD / Sports Medicine and the Director of the Athletic Training Education Program.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Assists the Senior Associate AD / Sports Medicine with the Wellness Program.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Provide assistance to student-athletes in the form of nutritional guidance and meal selection in conjunction w/ the Sports Dietitian.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Provide assistance to student-athletes in the referral and scheduling to the Mental Health Team as needed in conjunction with the Director of Mental Health.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Participate in continuing education programs required to maintain certifications through the NATA and State licensure.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate AD / Sports Medicine or team physician.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Supervisor Information
Supervisor USC ID U36255146
Supervisor First Name John
Supervisor Last Name Kasik
Supervisor Position Number 00004795
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No
ADA Checklist
Mental Demands Analytical and Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Constant Interruptions, Customer Contact, Detailed Work, Language, Math, Multiple Concurrent Tasks, Reading (documents or instruments), Reasoning, Stress, Training, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Additional Mental Demands
Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality; must be able to shift priorities and change focus quickly as needed.
Physical Demands Carrying, Attendance, Driving, Kneeling, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Removing, Sitting, Speaking, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear
Lifting Requirements Up to 25 Pounds (Light)
Visual Acuity Requirements Close Visual Acuity (e.g., viewing a computer screen; using measurement devices)
Noise Conditions Loud Noise Conditions
Physical Demands (Elements Exposed to) Blood, Heat/Cold
Additional Physical Demands
Ability to attend sporting events for assigned teams in order to monitor and assist student-athletes as needed; must be able to withstand outdoor weather conditions.
Please Select Any and All Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties Calculator, Computer and Peripheral Equipment, Copier, Fax, Scanner, Telephone, Two-Way Radios, Gloves (rubber, latex)
List Any and All Additional Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties
Various medical instruments and tools used in athletic training room.
Interested applicants can send letters, resumes and references to:
jkasik@sc.edu