Assistant Athletic Trainer

PURPOSE: The Assistant Athletic Trainer supervises the care of student‑athletes competing in Lincoln University’s athletic programs. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive Sports Medicine Program. This position has a 5‑day work week schedule with 2 days off during a given week. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student‑athletes. Appropriate medical record‑keeping and documentation consistent with state and federal regulations. Provide medical coverage for home competitions; coverage may also involve travel competitions for certain sports and/or championship competitions. Set up essential Sports Medicine equipment for home contests of all sports associated with the Lincoln University Athletics Department. Oversee ordering of necessary equipment and supplies for the Athletic Training Department within the budget maintained by the Head Athletic Trainer and Athletics Director. Assist with filing medical claims with athletic insurance policy and working with insurance company and billing sites on behalf of student‑athletes when claims are filed. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer. QUALIFICATIONS: A master’s degree in athletic training or similar area required. NATABOC certification and eligibility for Missouri State Athletic Training Licensure required. 1–2 years related to intercollegiate athletics preferred. Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office Suite and EMR programming). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Graduation from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program required. Certification by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) required. Missouri State Athletic Training Licensure required. Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations desired. First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, including the use of a telephone. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 lbs. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. During game conditions, the noise level is often loud. Normal 40 hour work week (8 AM – 5 PM during regular class sessions; 7:30 AM – 6 PM during summer work hours). However, due to position nights and weekends would be required. This position will be a 5‑day a week position with 2 days off during a given work week. Overtime work may be required on occasions, depending on workload and objectives but a maximum of 50 hours will be included during any one work week. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr