Banana Ball Championship League - Athletic Trainer:
Working with Fans First is fun, challenging, and exciting. We have a team of extremely talented and positive people who are committed and energized by our mission. When it comes to our team members, they live and breathe “Fans First, Entertain Always.”
The Fans First way guides our team and our teammates to embody being caring, different, enthusiastic, fun, growing, and hungry. Everyone shows personal and professional growth and they are constantly serving and impacting others. We’ve built an All-Star team of the best players, performers, and doers in business. We constantly bring on people who contribute to the atmosphere of intelligence, passion, and fun! The team is obsessed with challenging the status quo and finding a better way to do almost everything for our fans.
VISION FOR WORKING WITHIN OUR DEPARTMENT: Utilizing a collaborative approach, the Sports Medicine Team strives to treat the whole athlete by providing a professional and nurturing environment to promote the well-being in sport and life. In accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia and the Code of Professional Practice and Standards of Practice of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the Sports Medicine Department is responsible for providing quality healthcare for all Fans First Entertainment athletes in the most efficient & beneficial manner possible. This will be accomplished by:
CHALLENGES OF THIS POSITION, WHY IT MIGHT NOT BE FOR EVERYONE
- We are constantly finding ways to be relentlessly resourceful
- We are in building mode. Our company is evolving. We don’t have everything figured out.
- We expect and push for an extremely high standard and expect someone that is hungry to learn and take constructive feedback.
- Your job is extremely public facing. You are on stage at all times and must be aware of your actions.
- The job is demanding. Hours are long, obstacles and challenges to overcome will happen every day.
- Heavy travel expectations
- Physical Demands – must be able to lift at least 50lbs due to physical nature of job and assisting patients.
- Flexible schedule (including evenings, weekends, holidays)
- Creativity- non-standard athletic injuries and sport rules
EXPECTATIONS OF THIS ROLE:
- An athletic trainer is a qualified allied healthcare professional educated and experienced in the management of health care problems associated with sports participation. In cooperation with physicians and other allied healthcare personnel, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the athletic healthcare team. The athletic trainer works in cooperation with medical personnel, coaches, and administrators in the development and coordination of efficient and responsive athletic healthcare delivery systems.
- Play a supporting role to athletes and staff in their fan-facing roles
- Be a cohesive team player
- Be innovative, and have a growth mindset to continue development within the teams, department, and organization as a whole.
- Assist in daily care for all player personnel
- Assist in daily records and data entry
- Assist in assigned administrative tasks
- Direct and assist in site preparation and set up
- Attend all practices and games for assigned teams (expected to be with one of the newest Banana Ball Championship Leage Teams).
- Assist in rehabilitation for all players
- Maintain certification and licensure
FUNCTIONS WHILE WORKING IN THIS ROLE:
- Reports To: Head Athletic Trainer
- Supervises: Athletic Training Students and Interns
- Basic Function: To assist in care, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of all player personnel in consultation with and under supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physicians
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1.) BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
2.) Minimum 4-year college or university bachelor’s degree
3.) Master’s degree or higher in a related field
4.) Georgia State Licensure
5.) CPR Certification for Healthcare Provider
6.) Preferred experience: 2+ years, experience in baseball or performing arts
PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Work directly with Head Athletic Trainer, Staff Athletic Trainers, and medical team
- Communicate directly with coaching and performance staff for assigned teams
- Assist in student intern selection
The Banana Ball Championship League Athletic Trainer will always be Caring, Different, Enthusiastic, Fun, Growing, and Hungry.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
