Assistant Athletic Trainer - Lipscomb University

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The Assistant Athletic Trainer's job is to provide extraordinary athletic training services through prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student athletes at Lipscomb University and provide coverage for practices and athletic events for assigned sport/team. This position is for Baseball and Women's Golf.

Elite Sports Medicine Orthopedics offers a competitive compensation package for full-time members including: Three Medical Plans Options (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental and Vision Coverage, Health Savings Account (with HDHP), Employee Assistance Program, Company Provided Basic Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Short-Term Disability, PTO Accrual, Paid Holidays, and 401(k) employer match.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Treat athletes under the direction of a physician and only treat within their scope of expertise.
• Coverage of daily practices to include set-up, treatments, and preventative care
• Contact physicians for direction of care when needed
• Travel during the in-season with assigned sport/team, holidays and weekends not excluded
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of injuries
• Provide athletic training services for all athletic contests for assigned sport/team
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with Lipscomb University Athletics Institutional Drug testing of the student athletes
• Assist the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer as needed
• Assist with pre-participation sports physicals
• Provide coaches and athletic director with a list of athletes medically eligible to compete under NCAA rules and regulations
• Maintain student-athlete confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice and Lipscomb University
• Adhere to Elite Sports Medicine policy manual
• Maintain Athletic Training licensure in the state of Tennessee and at the national level through NATA BOC
• Attend CPR, OSHA and other related training programs
• Attend all regular staff and team meetings
• Perform all other tasks and projects assigned by Head Athletic Trainer

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited university required
• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training preferred
• Certification as an Athletic Trainer through NATA BOC
• Licensure as an Athletic Trainer through the State of Tennessee
• Minimum of two years of experience as an Athletic Trainer; experience as an ATC in a collegiate setting is preferred; experience as an ATC at a Division 1 collegiate program is highly preferred
• CPR certification required
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations regarding athletics
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Positive attitude and outgoing personality
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word)
• Interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to effectively handle difficult people and problems in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
• Ability to multi-task and perform patient education duties

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.