POSITION SUMMARY: Educates, advises and treats local athletes and SLFC members, to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in physical activities and athletic competition through prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries. Assists the Physical Therapist in the performance of appropriate rehabilitation activities.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Athletic Training program. Certified by the BOC. Licensed as a NC Athletic Trainer. BCLS Certification; recertification required annually. May require valid NC Driver’s license and access to use of an automobile.

Preferred: Same

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication and clinical practice relevant to unique needs of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Incumbent must demonstrate competence in the use of equipment and application of procedures before being allowed to perform independently.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervises: Provides oversight and guidance to non-licensed support personnel with regard to care rendered. Provides training, education, oversight

and guidance to students in clinical internships in collaboration with, and under supervision of, a LPT. May provide input with respect to

clinical/technical competence, but has no responsibility for personnel actions and decisions.

Reports To: Rehab Manager and Coordinators