Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. jobs in Montgomery, AL

Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. provides physical therapy and aids in the care and rehabilitation of student athletes. Attends athletic events to provide trainer care if necessary. Being an Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. offers advice on preventing injuries and co-teaches athletic training classes. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. typically reports to the Head Athletic Trainer. Requires an Athletic Trainer certification. Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed.'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Athletic Trainer
  • Tuskegee University
  • Tuskegee, AL FULL_TIME
  • Position Information

    Position Title
    Athletic Trainer

    Job Summary
    The Athletic Trainer will assist in administering prevention treatment and rehabilitation to student athletes engaged in various intercollegiate sports; assure compliance with health and safety standards; oversee the issuance, maintenance and replacement of athletic injury protective gear and equipment for the college athletic program.

    Essential Job Duties
    • Assist with providing care service for student-athlete injuries sustained during team practices and athletic events


    • Evaluate seriousness of injuries, and administers first aid

    • Prove protective taping, bracing and padding for athletes

    • Assures compliance with safety standards by properly fitting athletic equipment, knee, and ankle braces, and other protective gear

    • Monitor athletic rehabilitation programs for injured students

    • Assist with providing physical therapy treatment for injuries as diagnosed or prescribed by team physicians

    • Operate a variety of athletic and medical equipment including a muscle stimulation unit and ultrasound machine

    • Educate and counsel athletes about their conditions including the nature of injuries and the procedures to be followed for recovery

    • Serve as a trainer at home-and-away athletic events

    • Assist in advising coaches on athlete readiness to resume activity

    • Assist in preparing written procedures in collaboration with the Head Athletic Trainer and team physician regarding emergency management, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries for athletes including an annual review and update of established programs as maybe necessary

    • Cleans and maintain training room in a condition suitable for patient-studenßathlete care

    • Consults with coaches on injury prevention methods

    • Prepare and maintain records and repolts including injury and accident reports, rehabilitation logs and insurance claims.

    • Maintain and update student athlete files

    • May participate in selection, training and scheduling of student workers

    • Coordinate all athletic insurance claims

    • Produce weekly status reports

    • Perform other duties as assigned


    Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)
    • Bachelor’s Degree in related field
    • One year of experience working directly with college-level, high injury sports (i.e. football, basketball, etc.)
    • Current CPR certification
    • Eligible for Alabama State Licensure
    • NATABOC Certification
    • Valid driver’s license
    • Must be able to administer urgent first aid, preventative, and rehabilitative treatment to student athletes Must be able to evaluate and treat a variety of injuries


    Physical Demands
    • Physical: Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasional and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, tum/twist, balance, reach, or handle. Require hand and arm strength to perform massage and kneading movements. Require ambulatory ability to lift medium-to-heavy weight materials, balance, and walk and stand for extended periods of time
    • Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Well-developed hand eye coordination for precise motions and use of small instruments Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
    • Work Environment: Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment where health and safety considerations exist from physical labor, blood borne pathogens and equipment. Travel, early morning, evening and weekend work is required. Exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations

    Skills and Attributes
    • Ability to communicate (verbally and written), concentrate, understand verbal instructions, reason, analyze, memorize, read, coordinate, compile, compute, and maintain emotional control
    • Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment


    • Ability to fit protective taping, padding, braces, and related equipment

    • Ability to operate a variety of equipment used for treatment

    • Ability to work effectively under extreme time constraints

    • Ability to work varying schedules and attend and travel to athletic events

    • Able to effectively handle confidential and proprietary information

    • Demonstrate teamwork and team building skills

    • Demonstrate priority setting and organizational skills

    • Demonstrate patience and persistence when helping student

    • Customer Service ability to respond promptly and courteously to questions and concerns Detail Oriented – Proven accuracy and attention to detail

    • Ethics — Able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions Organization & Time Management — Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames

    • Systems & Software – proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs


    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number
    S475

    Will this position required travel?
    YES

    Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
    YES

    Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
    YES

    Number of Vacancies
    1

    Desired Start Date

    Position End Date (if temporary)

    Open Date
    06/30/2023

    Close Date
    08/30/2024

    Open Until Filled
    No

    Special Instructions Summary
    Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
    • Tuskegee University employment application
    • Cover Letter
    • Resume/CV
    • Recommendation letters
    • Copies of unofficial transcripts.
    • Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire


    Quick Link for Internal Postings
    https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/862
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Athletic Trainer
  • ProgressiveHealth Rehabilitation, Inc
  • Montgomery, AL FULL_TIME
  • Athletic Trainer, AT – ProgressiveHealth, LLC – Montgomery, ALWe are looking for an energetic and results-driven Athletic Trainer to provide injury prevention services onsite for a large manufacturing...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Athletic Trainer
  • ProgressiveHealth
  • Montgomery, AL FULL_TIME
  • Athletic Trainer, AT – ProgressiveHealth, LLC – Montgomery, AL We are looking for an energetic and results-driven Athletic Trainer to provide injury prevention services onsite for a large manufacturin...
  • 1 Month Ago

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ATHLETIC TRAINER/ORTHO TECH
  • Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Montgomery, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Duties: Prepares clinic and casting rooms prior to patient arrivals. Receives patients from waiting room, directing them to exam rooms or x-ray. Assist our sports medicine team in the training roo...
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Licensed Athletic Trainer
  • Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.
  • Pike, AL FULL_TIME
  • Licensed Athletic Trainer Job Description/Summary The L/ATC shall be responsible for attending all sports activities as assigned by Sports Medicine Coordinator, assisting team physicians as directed, ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Licensed Athletic Trainer
  • Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.
  • Andalusia, AL FULL_TIME
  • Licensed Athletic Trainer Job Description/Summary The L/ATC shall be responsible for attending all sports activities as assigned by Sports Medicine Coordinator, assisting team physicians as directed, ...
  • 29 Days Ago

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0 Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. jobs found in Montgomery, AL area

Montgomery is the capital city of the U.S. state of Alabama and the county seat of Montgomery County. Named for Richard Montgomery, it stands beside the Alabama River, on the coastal Plain of the Gulf of Mexico. In the 2010 Census, Montgomery's population was 205,764. It is the second most populous city in Alabama, after Birmingham, and is the 118th most populous in the United States. The Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area's population in 2010 was estimated at 374,536; it is the fourth largest in the state and 136th among United States metropolitan areas. The city was incorporated in 18...
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Income Estimation for Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. jobs
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