Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job ID: 258771
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Columbus State University has an opening for an Assistant Athletic Trainer in the Athletic Department. This is a professional position which involves assisting the Assistant Athletics Director with the organization and administration of the total medical care for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide injury/illness evaluation, injury prevention and recovery programs, emergency care, management and treatment, and rehabilitation for intercollegiate student-athletes.
• Act as liaison with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, parents and other medial and non-medical personnel regarding injury and health conditions for student-athletes.
• Assist with administration of preseason physical exam and health updates for all student-athletes.
• Maintain accurate injury reports, treatment logs, rehabilitation progress reports, and other necessary medical records for student-athletes.
• Provide oversight for GTF's providing medical care for assigned sports
• Arrange consultations for student-athletes with consulting physicians or other medical specialties as needed. Includes scheduling appointments, accompanying the student-athletes to office visits, and communicating with providers.
• Provide necessary medical information regarding athletic injuries/illnesses to the Insurance Coordinator to facilitate claims processing. Review and/or approve medical bills from physicians, hospitals, or other providers to determine accuracy and compliance with NCAA rules as well as Athletic Department policies.
• Assist in departmental events, projects, and/or functions when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer of Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Athletic Medicine, or a related field, and one to three years of experience providing Athletic Training support for intercollegiate and/or elite level athletes, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; National Athletic Trainers Association Certification; the ability to recognize, evaluate, and care for athletic injuries and illnesses; eligibility for licensure as an ATC in the state of Georgia; current CPR certification and BLS certification; and a valid driver's license. The successful candidate must also have an extensive knowledge of the NCAA Division II rules and regulations and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Proposed Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a sense of belongingness for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Other Information

Columbus State University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=258771&PostingSeq=1

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