Assistant Athletic Trainer - Football Western Kentucky University Closing Date: Ongoing Salary: Comp

The following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs. Provide prevention, injury assessment, immediate medical care, treatment, conditioning, medical referrals and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries and illnesses Provide coverage at all Football events including practices, conditioning, and contests as well as travel with the team to all away contests Responsible for coordinating and scheduling appropriate physician referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents Maintain a daily treatment log for all student-athletes Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs Manage and maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room Communicate with student-athletes, staff, medical providers, coaches, parents & administration in accordance with NATA, WKU & HIPPA guidelines Assist with following rules of the NCAA, Conference USA, and Western Kentucky University Work directly with Head Football Athletic Trainer Assist in supervision of Smith Stadium Athletic Training room, part-time staff & students to include Football Intern Other duties as assigned by the Sr Associate Athletic Director – Sports Medicine & Student-Athlete Welfare #J-18808-Ljbffr Sportsmith