What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at University of Louisiana Monroe?
The purpose of the Assistant Athletic Trainer job is to ensure University assets are protected through adherence to applicable external and internal regulations and appropriate external representation of ULM Athletics.
- Assist the supervision and coordination of the overall sports medicine program. Sport assignment to be determined - injury prevention, evaluation, management and treatment of athletic injuries, short and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education, and counseling of student-athletes
- Assist in athletic related health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the Team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel
- Provide athletic training services for the athletic department as directed by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine, and Team Physician(s), including attendance at scheduled team practices, home and away competitions
- Determine, along with consultation from the Team Physician(s), Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, and the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine, the student athlete's ability to practice and/or compete
- Report the status of injured student-athletes to coaching staff, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, and the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine.
- Supervise and mentor Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers that cover specified sports
- Assist with compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of medical records for student-athletes
- Assist with inventory, bidding, ordering, receiving, and maintenance of all athletic training room supplies and equipment
- Enforce code of conduct and rules for athletic training facilities and equipment
- Follow emergency action plan for athletic teams in conjunction with Team Physicians, area emergency medical services, and local hospitals
- Work alongside strength and conditioning staff regarding strength, conditioning, and flexibility of student-athletes, nutritional issues, supplements/ergogenic aids, injury prevention, exercise techniques, and rehabilitation of injured of student-athletes
- Assist in the scheduling and administration of student-athlete's physical examinations, doctor visits, MRI, and/or other various outsource testing
- Share in responsibility of athletic training room maintenance and upkeep
- Maintain certification/license requirements of NATABOC and the State of Louisiana
- Have and maintain a thorough knowledge and commitment to compliance with all ULM, NCAA, and Sun Belt Conference rules and regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field is required; master's degree preferred; collegiate experience preferred
- NATABOC Certification required
- Eligibility of Louisiana State Licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners is required
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of communication and marketing best practices
- Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and details effectively
- Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of constituencies
- Must maintain a thorough knowledge of NCAA, Sun Belt, and ULM rules and regulations
- Ability to meet established deadlines
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, community, diversity, and gender equity.
- Must demonstrate an appreciation of university culture and tradition.