Assistant Athletic Trainer

PURPOSE

The Assistant Athletic Trainer supervised the care of student-athletes competing at Lincoln University's athletic programs. The Assistant Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within the University's comprehensive Sports Medicine Program

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work under the functional protocols written by directing physician and working with other allied health professionals in the delivery of athletic health care to student-athletes.
• Recordkeeping and documentation
• Schedule medical coverage for home and away competitions
• Set up of essential Sports Medicine equipment for home contests of all sports associated with Lincoln University Athletics Department
• Oversee departmental inventory and ordering of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Filing medical claims with athletic insurance policy and working with insurance company and billing sites on behalf of student-athletes when claims are filed when allowed by HIPPA and FERPA regulations.
• Documentation of all healthcare interventions with student-athletes and/or representatives within state and federal standards for medical professionals
• Following and implementation NCAA Health and Safety Standards in conjunction with the Departments Athletic Healthcare Administrator.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As assigned by Head Athletic Trainer or Executive Athletic Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Athletic Training or similar area-Required
  
• 1-2 years related to intercollegiate athletics

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations-Desirable
  
• First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification- Required

Certifications, Licenses, registrations

* Graduate from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program- Required
* Certification by the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)- Required
* Missouri State Athletic Training or similar area-Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear including the use of a telephone. The employee frequently is
required to use hands to handle the fell including the use of a computer keyboard and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or climb or balance the employee
must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. During game conditions, the noise level is
often loud.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and
is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln
University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to
time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its
performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's
responsibility.

Current Openings for Assistant Athletic Trainer Jobs at Lincoln University of Missouri