What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at Henderson Silver Knights?
JOB DESCRIPTION – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Mandate:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing optimal health care services in support of Vegas Golden Knights contracted players that are at the forefront of sports medicine industry standards. This role will uphold the unifying principles of the Performance and Medicine Department and provide medical services that are player centric in construct and multidisciplinary in execution. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will functionally report to the Vice President of Performance Medicine of the NHL and operationally report to the Head Athletic Trainer of the American Hockey League (Henderson Silver Knights). This position is expected to nurture a close operational relationship with the coaching staff as well as with all internal and external partners.
Professional Practice Responsibilities
- Deliver care, prevention, rehabilitation, and health care administration services that are quality in nature and relevant to the functional demand of the players at all training sessions, practices and AHL games.
- Stay current with professional practice, research, and evidence to recommend employment of interventions to elevate player healthcare and performance management.
· Under the guidance of the Head Athletic Trainer, help ensure the department's daily operational needs are met with the highest possible standard of professionalism, care and ethics.
- Work proactively and collaboratively with other performance team members (team physicians, performance coaches, nutritionists, mental skills coaches, massage therapists) to achieve optimal health, wellbeing, and performance of the players.
- Provide tangible and timely information as directed to key stakeholders related to athlete health status, performance readiness, and physical capacities.
- Support and deliver emergency medical services that are aligned with established emergency action plans and within scope of practice.
- Follow defensible documentation practices in regard to medical service delivery and communications.
- Supply a safety conscious and hygienic environment in your daily practice.
- Maintain daily communication, and established reporting parameters, with the performance team members and the coaching staff as directed.
- Support the collection, validation, analysis and interpretation of healthcare data as directed.
- Administer workers compensation claims as directed.
- Follow all AHL guidelines associated with services supported or delivered.
- Accompany players to medical appointments where necessary.
- Support the management of medical supplies and medications.
- Uphold arrangements and agreements are made between the Golden Knights organization and other medical authorities and institutions in an ethical and professional manner.
- Deliver other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- University-degree and valid license in Athletic Therapy or Athletic Training (Master’s degree preferred);
- Valid BLS certification (additional emergency medical training and certifications preferred);
- Massage therapy certification/licensure preferred.
- Sports performance-related training and certifications preferred (e.g. CSCS, PES, CES)
- 2 years or more relevant post licensure work experience.
· Previous professional or high-level amateur hockey experience preferred.
- Ability to work in team environment with strong leadership experience is essential.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- High ability to travel.
- Fluency in English, both oral and written.
- Knowledge of the electronic medical records systems (additional athlete management system, advance performance technology and analysis experience preferred);
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.