Assistant Athletic Trainer

As an Assistant Athletic Trainer, you will support the Assistant Athletic Director of Sport Medicine in all aspects of the day-to-day function of the sports medicine department. You will be providing training care and coverage for your assigned programs as well as managing NCAA drug testing protocols.

• 
  100 percent tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents; access to Tuition Exchange network
• 
  HMO and HDHP medical insurance options; employer contribution to HSA for those on the high deductible plan that start date of hire.
• 
  PPO dental and vision insurance networks; employer-provided life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans that start date of hire.
• 
  Generous employer contribution to employee’s retirement plan upon eligibility.

• 
  Provide athletic training services for the College athletic department as directed by the Director of Sports Medicine, including attendance at scheduled team practices and competitions as deemed necessary.
• 
  Assist in the coordination of scheduling all student-athletes for physical examinations, and medical referrals.
• 
  Consult with the Team Physician(s) for guidance on the treatment of injured student-athletes, and report on their progress.
• 
  Assist in recruiting and maintaining local physicians to serve as team physicians and medical consultants, and to assist with pre-participation physical examinations.
• 
  Assist the athletic staff in efforts of injury prevention.
• 
  Maintain the athletic training facilities and equipment, keeping them in good working condition and using meticulous sanitation procedures.
• 
  Maintain supplies for the treatment of injuries, first aid, and rehabilitation.
• 
  Assist with clinical supervision of athletic training students from accredited programs.
• 
  Assist with the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of all medical records on College student-athletes, and share in the responsibility of maintaining and organizing the online athletic training facility filing system.
• 
  Secure and maintain all student-athletes drug testing information.
• 
  Schedule and implement the Eckerd Athletics drug testing program as designated by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and/or the Director of Athletics.

• 
  Serve as a main contact between the Sports Medicine department and the NCAA in regards to campus drug testing.

• 
  Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field; previous experience in sports medicine/athletic training at the college level
• 
  Active certification by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• 
  Active National Athletic Training Association (NATA) certification.
• 
  First Aid/CPR/AED professional certification.
• 
  Licensure by the Florida Department of Health, or eligible for such.

• 
  Valid driver license.

Eckerd College is committed to fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and an inclusive campus community. Eckerd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eckerd College is especially interested in attracting candidates from historically underrepresented groups.

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision