Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite coverage as an athletic trainer for all athletic events at home and away as assigned.

• Conduct assessments of injuries and provide emergency and/or continued care, provide on-site rehabilitation and determine when referral to physician is warranted for all athletic related injuries.

• Evaluate athletes’ readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary after injury as well as for pre-participation physicals.

• Assist in the managing and maintaining of the athletic training facility, equipment, supplies and related budget.

• Assist in the development of relationships with local health care professionals and refer student-athletes, as necessary. Report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians regularly.

• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the insurance processing, billing and claim identification processes.

• Work with 3rd party insurance provider to ensure that all student-athletes are covered by an independent primary health insurance policy and that student-athletes complete a physical examination prior to the start of athletic participation and/or competition.

• Assist in the coordination and supervision of the Athletic Department’s Random Drug Testing.

• All other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director.

Expectations:

• Submit all required assignments on or before designated due dates.

• Conform to all Athletic Department policies and procedures as required.

• Represent Keiser University and the Athletic Department as a team player, as a professional and role model for all student-athletes. Serve the student-athlete with a positive attitude.

• Encouraged to attend local, state, district and national conventions to renew certification and to be informed of current trends and innovations in the area of athletic training and sports medicine.

• Attend regularly scheduled Athletic Department Staff meetings.

• Possess valid and current CPR Certification.

• Possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License and be responsible for driving Keiser University vehicles and/or rental vehicles when assigned for away contests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or Master’s Degree) in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program

• BOC Certification in Athletic Training

• Florida State Athletic Training License

• Member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)

• Strong communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently

This is a full time position that requires day, evening and weekend availability.

Education

• Bachelors or better