University of Arkansas
Assistant Athletic Trainer
University of Arkansas - Entry Level
Fayetteville · AR
Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapy/Doctor
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Summary Of Job Duties
The Assistant Athletic Trainer will serve in the Department of Athletics as the primary athletic trainer for the Women's Tennis and Spirit Squad programs and assist in the daily operations of the Sports Medicine Department. This position is responsible for providing healthcare services to assigned student-athletes, including the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses under the supervision of the Team Physicians, Director of Sports Medicine, Associate Director of Sports Medicine, and Head Athletic Trainers.
The Assistant Athletic Trainer will provide medical coverage for assigned practices, competitions, performances, workouts, and team travel while collaborating with Team Physicians, coaches, and Sports Medicine staff to develop treatment and rehabilitation plans and facilitate safe return-to-play decisions. This position will maintain accurate medical records, coordinate referrals, ensure proper use and maintenance of athletic training equipment, and assist with inventory and budget planning. They will communicate effectively with coaches regarding student-athlete health and participation status while maintaining appropriate medical confidentiality. This position will maintain all required certifications and continuing education and adhere to the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Code of Ethics.
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is required to comply with all University, SEC, NCAA, and departmental policies and regulations and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine, Associate Director of Sports Medicine, and Head Athletic Trainers.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to establish and maintain collegial and professional working relationships with others.
The Assistant Athletic Trainer will provide medical coverage for assigned practices, competitions, performances, workouts, and team travel while collaborating with Team Physicians, coaches, and Sports Medicine staff to develop treatment and rehabilitation plans and facilitate safe return-to-play decisions. This position will maintain accurate medical records, coordinate referrals, ensure proper use and maintenance of athletic training equipment, and assist with inventory and budget planning. They will communicate effectively with coaches regarding student-athlete health and participation status while maintaining appropriate medical confidentiality. This position will maintain all required certifications and continuing education and adhere to the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Code of Ethics.
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is required to comply with all University, SEC, NCAA, and departmental policies and regulations and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine, Associate Director of Sports Medicine, and Head Athletic Trainers.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to establish and maintain collegial and professional working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- NATABOC Certification
- Arkansas Athletic Trainer license (or eligible to obtain license)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Independent decision-making experience relating to the care and treatment of injured/ill student athletes
- Experience developing and implementing treatment and rehab programs
- Experience with Dry Needling, augmented soft tissue, Joint mobilization
- Experience working in SEC or other Power 5 conference
- Experience providing athletic health care for women's tennis and/or spirit squad
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of University, SEC, and NCAA rules
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work nights and weekends (on-call 24/7, 365 days a year)
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
