Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Reports To: Director of Athletics & Student Activities and Head Athletic Trainer

Rate:  Depending upon experience

Employee Status: Part-Time

Non-Exempt (entitled to overtime)

Duties:

• Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses
• Evaluation of athletic injuries
• Treatment of athletic injuries
• Provide education and counseling to student athletes
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer in administrative duties
• Assist and advise the coaching staff regarding injury prevention, conditioning programs, and the selection, care and fitting of protective equipment
• Assist in monitoring environmental hazards (i.e. lightning, humidity levels, etc.)
• Provide athletic training coverage throughout each sport season, including weekends, holidays, and school vacations when necessary
• Assist in the care and cleanliness of the training room
• Responsible for giving basic instruction to athletic department staff members in the prevention and care of athletic injuries
• Responsible for referring athletic injuries to physicians for diagnosis and/or treatment.
• Carry out appropriate instructions and treatment as directed by the student-athlete’s physician
• Supervise and educate student athletic trainers

Requirements:

• Cheverus High School background check screenings. Cost $0
• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization. Cost $70. Website:https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting

Cheverus Tuition Discount:

• Part-time employees are entitled to a 25% tuition discount for their student(s) and after having been employed three or more years a 50% tuition discount.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and experience in high school athletics preferred
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
• State of Maine Athletic Training Licensure
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
• Experience with tracking software (such as Healthy Roster) a plus

Salary : $70