Assistant Athletic Trainer Job at Kids for the Future in Memphis

Reports To: Head Athletic TrainerPOSITION OVERVIEW LeMoyne-Owen College isseekinga dedicated andcompetent Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer who will be committed to the success and well-being of our student-athletes athletically, academically, socially, and mentallyduring their matriculationat the institution. DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIESWorkwithstudent athletes, coachesandmedicalprofessionals intheanalysis, diagnosis, referral, treatment, rehabilitation, andthereturntosportforstudent athletes Participateinpreseasonteammeetingsforall sports Assistinmaintaining medical records of all student athletes, including but not limited to injuries, treatments, referrals, physical examinations, rehab attendance and progress Bepresentandobservepracticesandcompetitions(Some travelis required) Communicatepositivelyandeffectivelywithall stakeholders NotifyHeadAthleticTrainer when student-athletes donotadhere toprescribed rehab directives in a timely manner and/or when they are being released toreturn to sport Superviseand maintainasanitarytrainingroomareawith properworking equipment WorkwithHeadATtoreferandarrange transportationto external medicalproviders withthe assistance of coaches Manageadministrative tasksastheyrelate to scheduling physicals andappointments, butnot limitedtomaintaininginventory, equipmentrepairandreplenishingsupplies Communicateregularly withthe Equipment/Facilities Mgr. Other duties asassigned by the Athletics DirectorMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCertified in First-Aid, CPR and AEDKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,& ABILITLIESUnderstanding ofthe challenges that student-athletesface such as proper nutrition, rest and exercise and corrective options Mustbeaskilledrecords keeper/Organized Dressappropriatelyfortheposition anddemonstrateprofessionalbehavioratall times Remaincurrentwithtrendsinthe professionWORKINGCONDITIONS/PHYSICIAL DEMANDS While performing the dutiesof this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to handle, orfeeltotalkandtohear. Theemployee, frequently, isrequiredtowalk, reachwithhandsandarmstostoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Thefinalcandidatewhoisextendedanoffermustsuccessfully complete reference and background checks. Benefitshealth, vision, and dental benefits Life InsuranceSTD/LTDpaid time off LeMoyne-Owen College is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicantsfor admission or employmenton the basisofrace, color, religion, creed, nationalorigin, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity/expression, disability, age, statusasaprotectedveteran, geneticinformation, orany other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.