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Assistant Athletic Trainer - Men's Basketball
Assistant Athletic Trainer - Men's Basketball in Providence, Rhode Island at Providence College (RI)
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Job Description
OVERVIEW: Responsible for assisting in carrying out the overall health care delivery system and specifically what is provided to the athletic teams assigned. Responsible for compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Establish all medical preparations and coverage at practices and contests, specifically for Men’s Basketball. Prepare athletes for competition through various techniques of taping, bandaging and stretching. (60%)
- Assist and monitor physical rehabilitation of athletic related injuries. Apply therapeutic modalities, exercise and education to student-athletes while considering the physical and psychological aspects of their injuries. (25%)
- Organize proper medical coverage for all summer sports camps. Design minimum standards of medical coverage for each sport camp including the basic number of staff needed, staff pay rates and insurance protection needs. Hire and schedule medical coverage with Certified Athletic Trainers for all summer sports camps. Advise coaches on all medical aspects required to operate a camp. (15%)
MARGINAL DUTIES:
- Perform all other duties as may be required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Master’s Degree in related field from an accredited institution required
- Minimum two years’ experience at the collegiate level
- National Athletic Trainers Association Certification
- Rhode Island Athletic Trainer License
- First aid and CPR Certification
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
- Communication skills using the spoken word
- Ability to see within normal parameters
- Ability to hear within normal range
- Ability to move about
DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.