Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. jobs in Caldwell, ID

To assist the Boise State Sports Medicine Staff in providing Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Services to the Boise State University Intercollegiate Athletic Program.

Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self-development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

60% of Time the Assistant Athletic Trainer must:

• Provide emergency medical coverage and athletic training services including injury prevention, management, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation strategies for assigned athletic teams for all home and away competitions and practices for designated teams.
• Maintain adequate records concerning athletic injuries, their etiology, treatment, and follow-up treatment along with outside referrals as necessary.
• Coordinate physician and medical staff referrals, appointments and surgeries for injured athletes with Idaho Sports Medicine Institute and outside vendors.
• Coordinate claims, payments and coverage of insurance benefits for athletes who have received medical care outside of the university setting medical facilities by working directly with the Athletic Student Insurance Coordinator on all insurance paperwork necessary for athletic injuries.
• Participate in coaches meetings to help provide injury updates.
• Maintain current certification and licensure as required for all staff.

35% of Time the Assistant Athletic Trainer must:

• Assist with the daily management of the Athletic Training room, including restocking supplies, maintaining inventory, assisting with preparation of supplies and services for home and away contests, and managing modalities including hydrotherapy equipment.
• Communicate directly with Head Football Athletic Trainer regarding all injuries and illnesses of football student-athletes, as well as status of ongoing student-athlete rehabilitation and treatments, medical appointments, and participation status for workouts, practices, and competitions.
• Communicate directly with football Sports Performance staff regarding return to play collaboration and all physical restrictions due to injury or illness of football student-athletes as directed by the Head Football Athletic Trainer.
• Duties will be performed during off-season and in-season practices, contests, and team travel.
• Supervise, schedule & develop graduate/undergraduate student & volunteer workers.

5% of Time the Assistant Athletic Trainer must:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Some knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues
• Communication skills and ability to work well with staff, student-athletes, physicians and parents
• Ability to perform adequate and competent evaluations in regard to health status of student-athletes

• Master’s Degree
• Certification by the NATABOC & must meet standards for State of Idaho Licensure
• CPR and First Aid certifications (must be completed within one month of hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant work experience with a collegiate or professional football program
• Experience overseeing students, interns or other personnel
• Experience with injury screening and prevention programs utilizing sports science technology
• Demonstrated interest in evidence based/best practices as it relates to clinical practice for the purpose of staff development efforts
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary, athlete-centered model
• Experience with manual therapy techniques

$50,000/year. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

• Resume
• Cover Letter one (1) page, including answers to the four (4) questions below, one (1) page, and upload to your application:
  1. Describe what collaboration looks like to you between Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, and Mental Health.
  2. List three (3) character traits that you think define you as a professional and as a person.
  3. Describe how you plan to contribute to the football sports medicine team in your role as an assistant athletic trainer.
  4. Briefly describe how you feel success can best be defined in the athletic training field.