Assistant Athletic Trainer — Injury Prevention & Rehab

General Description and Purpose Will assist the Head Athletic Trainer with care and prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of intercollegiate athletic team injuries as well as working with student athletic trainers. Primary Functions/Responsibilities Provide injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for athletes. Handle all referrals to physicians when necessary. Verify athlete welfare regarding decisions about returning to participation after an injury. Process all athletic insurance injury claims. Develop and administer training room supplies budget. Recruiting of sports medicine students. Work cooperatively with coaches regarding specific training needs during each season. Maintain injury and rehabilitation progress records on all athletes. Handle initial injury evaluations. Act as an academic advisor to student trainers. Collect previous health history and sports injury history and physical examination information. Be an active member of the Beaver Backers Booster Club and actively participate in fundraising for the athletic program, including respective sport. Plan and conduct summer training workshops. All other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director. Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Athletic Training Facilities as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer. Assist the Head Athletic Trainer and other associated medical personnel in the prevention and care of athletic injuries for the Intercollegiate Athletic Program at Pratt Community College. This position requires the ability to lift heavy objects and work long hours. Ability to successfully complete the administrative tasks of the position. Coordination and Accountability Tasks Schedule coverage for practices, games, meets, and matches of athletic events for Pratt Community College. Coordinate public education programs concerning sports medicine. Supervises the Following Staff Supervise all student workers involved with the program including managers, statistician, etc. Supervise all student trainers. Experience Athletic training experience at high school and/or college level preferred. Education Bachelor’s degree in one of the areas below required (Master’s preferred):Athletic training,Exercise science, Kinesiology, Health science , Sports medicine, or related health field Certifications and/or Licensure BOC required CPR required KS licensure or eligible to become licensed Valid Kansas Driver’s License Work Conditions/Environment Office, and indoor settings as well as outdoor work in various weather conditions. Other Position requires evening and weekend work. Pratt Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, Pratt Community College, 348 NE SR 61, Pratt, Kansas 67124, View phone number on click.appcast.io Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and other Characteristics Willingness to understand the community college role and mission. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, faculty, administration and community. Ability to communicate with and command respect from students and serve as a role model to them. Adhere to the NATA Code of Ethics and the BOC Standards of Practice. Excellent Benefit Package: Employer paid Health and Dental Insurance plus vacation, sick leave, personal days, tuition remission to include family, etc . Send completed employment application, resume and transcripts to Director of Human Resources, Pratt Community College, 348 NE S.R. 61, Pratt, KS 67124. View phone number on click.appcast.io. Visit our web site to apply online. AA/EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Pratt Community College