Part Time Assistant Athletic Trainer

　　Requisition ID: 2023-7330

　　of Openings: 1Location: US-UT-PriceCategory: AthleticsPosition Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-TimeJob Classification: Non-BenefitedCollege: USU EasternDepartment: USU Eastern-AthleticsAdvertised Salary: $30 to $40 an hour commensurate on education and experience

　　OverviewThe Utah State University Eastern Athletic Department is seeking a part-time Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer. This position will be responsible for maintaining and operating an in-house athletic training program and providing athletic training needs to all athletic teams. Utah State University Eastern is home to many NJCAA Division I varsity sport teams including: Women's Volleyball, Men and Women's Soccer, Men and Women's Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Cheer, Dance, E-sports, and Rodeo.

　　Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible for assisting with walk-in services and providing coverage and care of athletic practices and games. The candidate will help sustain a comprehensive athletic training program, including the addition of student athletic trainers and potential interns. The duties of the Assistant Athletic Trainer include prevention of athletic injuries, recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, and health care administration duties. The Assistant Athletic Trainer serves as a liaison between physicians, coaches, and athletes. They ensure that student athletes participate only when physically able and that any physician instructions are understood and followed.

　　Responsibilities

　　Assesses and administers first aid to injured athletes during practices and sporting events along with the appropriate documentation.After evaluation of all injuries, makes appropriate physician referral when needed.Assists the operation of the athletic training room, ensuring that appropriate levels of supplies are maintained, maximal coverage is provided, and that the training room maintains a professional atmosphere.Communicates effectively with coaches, school administration, parents, athletes, patients, physicians, therapists, as well as other sports medicine team members.Maintains accurate records of all evaluations, referrals, and treatments administered to patients or athletes.Invests in developing strong relationships with: Athletes, Athletic Director and staff, School Administration and Faculty, Coaching Staff, Boosters, and Parents.Also, to include extending working hours to meet the changing needs of the school or sport, to include travel to support away games, and being accessible by phone at appropriate hours for injuryquestions and consultations.Invests in developing strong relationships with associated physicians and physical therapists.Maintains a clean, safe, and professional environment at the clinics and school. Informs supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment.Ensures that proper return to play criteria is met before allowing participation by athlete or patient, ensuring that the best interest of the athlete or patient is always the first... For full info follow application link.USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).