PRN Athletic Trainer (TEMP)

Athletic Trainer

The Opportunity:

The University of Central Florida Recreation and Wellness Center employs PRN (as needed) Athletic Trainers to serve in the supervision and coordination of the Recreation and Wellness Center's overall sports medicine program, including injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and athletics related health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the Athletic Training Coordinator and Physician(s).

Responsibilities:

• Provide athletic training services for the Recreation and Wellness Center's sports programs. This may include Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, and general open recreation as directed by the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation and the Athletic Training & Risk Management Coordinator, including attendance at scheduled competitions as deemed necessary.
• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of student-athletes for medical referrals and determine a student-athlete's ability to practice and/or compete in consultation with the Team Physician(s) and Athletic Training & Risk Management Coordinator.
• Consult with the Team Physician(s) and other athletic trainers for guidance on the treatment of injured student-athletes, and report on their progress.
• Report the status of injured student-athletes to proper RWC supervisors and periodically meet to identify and discuss problem areas with proper members of the Risk Management Team.
• Assist with the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of all medical records on student-athletes.
• Assist with the enforcement of codes of conduct and rules of use for the Athletic Training Clinic, the RWC's facilities and equipment relating athletic training functions.
• Share in the responsibility of athletic training clinic maintenance and upkeep.
• Work in conjunction with RWC staff regarding the safety and usage of athletic equipment.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the RWC staff regarding the safety of practice and competition surfaces and general field/court conditions.
• Maintain certification and license requirements of the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) and the State of Florida.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree and 1+ years of relevant experience; Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience; CPR, BLS and AED certifications; and have a State of Florida Athletic Training License.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior experience working as an athletic trainer in a recreational setting.
• Demonstrated customer service experience in a health, fitness, or recreational setting.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $25.00 - $27.14. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.