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  • Assistant Athletic Trainer
    Athletic Training
    Alcorn State University

    Job Summary


    The incumbent assists the Certified Athletic Trainer in preventing, examining and treating athlete’s injuries. He/he also assists with the supervision and coordination of the University’s sports medicine program.


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities



    • Knowledge of a large range of medical problems

    • Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

    • Good computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite

    • Good organizational skills

    • Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines

    • Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and multi-task 


    Essential Job Functions



    • Assist with planning, developing and implementing the athletic training program which includes preventing, assessing, rehabilitating and treating all injuries that the student-athletes may acquire while playing for any of the 15 sports (250 + student-athletes).

    • Assist with running a proper health care facility with the proper working equipment, materials and supplies needed to comply with NATAstandards.

    • Assist with developing overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes

    • Provide athletic training services for the University’s athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary

    • Assist with coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete

    • Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs

    • Assist with scheduling and coordinating athletic training staff and students for athletic training services of all team practices and athletic competitions

    • Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program

    • Record keeping and documentation


 


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