Assistant Athletic Trainer

12 Month Position

DUTIES:

1. Assists in developing and upholding athletic vision, mission statement, and program philosophy while cultivating relationships within the FCDS community
2. Reports regularly to Head Athletic Trainer
3. Assist with coordination of inventory and ordering of all Athletic Training room supplies and equipment
4. Assist with and be available for Medical Coverage of all athletic contests, scheduled practices, and tournaments
5. Responsible for supervision of Student Athletic Training interns
6. Assist with communication and coordination with physicians and physical therapists regarding the return to play of athletes post-incident or surgery to assist in the athlete's transition back to competitive athletics
7. Assist with in-house rehabilitation and pre-conditioning of injured athletes when in-season and the scheduling of in-house rehabilitation opportunities for those athletes during the off-season and summer months
8. Responsible for some game operations including coordinating set-ups and take-downs of necessary medical supplies including but not limited to medical supply kits and making water available
9. Assist with the maintenance and reconditioning of all protective equipment inventory
10. Coordinates medical coverage (including communication with other schools, providing a medical supply kit, and necessary water) for all travel of FCDS teams and all incoming opponents
11. Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer

GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, phone
2. Technological expertise is an advantage:
   1. Software: Google Workspace, Word, Excel, and Record Keeping software
   2. Ability to communicate effectively with email, write letters, create spreadsheets, and utilize scheduling software are important skills
3. Enthusiastic and energetic attitude
4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to work well within a team atmosphere
5. Must be able to demonstrate the unique ability to remain flexible while staying focused on the task(s) at hand
6. Must be able to communicate well with students, parents, coaches, and sports medicine team to allow FCDS student-athletes to compete at a high level while maintaining the students’ health as the first priority

Requirements:                        

A. Education Level:   BA/BS in Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or Similar Curriculum

                      Must be NATABOC certified and NC License eligible

B. Experience Desired: Experience at the High School or Collegiate Level a plus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regularly required to walk, including across uneven ground, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day
• Must be able to operate a computer and have basic knowledge of Google Workspace
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to utilize oral and written communication skills effectively