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Job Title:

Athletic Trainer Assistant - 993047

Location:

Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Work Type:

Full Time with Full Benefits

Job Category:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience.

Pay Basis:

Annually

Subject to Grant Funding?:

No

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assists with the prevention, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries to ensure proper care is administered.

2. Performs administrative duties, including record keeping and documentation using c2cschools.com software to ensure proper documentation.

3. Provides onsite athletic training services for assigned team home and away events (i.e., games, practices, etc.) at the discretion of the head athletic trainer and athletic director to ensure athletes are prepared for competition.

4. Consults with University School's coaches and athletic department staff to ensure safety for all assigned student-athletes during practices and games in order to meet the individual needs of each student-athlete.

5. Practices continual communication between patient/athlete, physician, coach and parents/guardians on when and how patient/athlete can return to competition.

6. Evaluates injuries and determines in consultation with head athletic trainer, whether to refer student-athletes to a physician or manage minor injuries.

7. Assures supplies and equipment for athletic training room and home events (i.e. game, practice, etc.).

8. Facilitates health insurance related issues for all assigned student-athletes.

9. Ensures and maintain the privacy of health-related information of assigned student-athletes.

10. Reviews annually emergency action plan policies & procedures for athletic venues. Serves as a liaison between athletic training and public safety.

11. Establishes, updates and annually reviews inclement weather protocols for athletic venues. Establish the publication and maintenance of necessary emergency information to the athletics website.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Job Requirements:

Required Certifications/Licensures:

1. Athletic Training Florida State License, or ability to apply for Florida State License.

2. National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.

3. CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider certified.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required):

Required Experience:

Experience not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree

2. One (1) year experience at the high school, college or professional level as an Athletic Trainer Assistant.

Is this a safety sensitive position?

Yes

Background Screening Required?

Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions:

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.

Sensitivity Disclaimer:

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.