Assistant Athletic Trainer
Full Time
Omaha, NE 68182
$42,000 - $44,600 a year
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Department
Intercollegiate Athletics
Essential Functions
This is an Assistant Athletic Trainer Position in the Athletic Training Department. This position is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with all aspects of the Athletic Training Program, including service/clinical responsibilities.
**Primarily oversees various sports programs year-round (in-season and off-season). Position requires travel overnight and on weekends.
**Primarily oversees various sports programs year-round (in-season and off-season). Position requires travel overnight and on weekends.
- Injury prevention, immediate/emergency care, clinical evaluation and diagnosis (includes acute, chronic, and post-operative care or orthopedic and general medical conditions), making appropriate referrals, practice and event coverage (includes home and away contests in potentially extreme conditions (hot and cold environments).
- Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries incurred by student-athletes at UNO. Requires experience with non-operative and post-operative conditions. Maintain timely and detailed medical records. Coach and student-athlete education. Knowledge of current modalities utilized in the common and advanced treatment of musculoskeletal and general medical conditions is required.
- Administration includes, but not limited to, assisting with pre-participation physical exams and paperwork, completing insurance claim forms, injury tracking and record keeping, facilities maintenance, athletic training student records and scheduling. Must have good computer skills and experience with injury tracking software.
- Academic responsibilities include but may not be limited to clinical supervision of students in ATEP Program.
- Staff are expected to stay up to date with current, evidence based and clinical skills in athletic training. This will include attending continuing education events. Must operate in compliance with all moral and ethical practices required by the NATA and the BOC. Other duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer.
- Must demonstrate excellent and effective communication skills, critical thinking skills, independent decision making with autonomous execution, patience, foresight, and an ability to work under potentially extreme levels of stress over long hours. Must possess knowledge and skills beyond those of an entry level position.
The strategic impact of this position is significant. This position requires that the individual maintain the health, safety, and well-being of the student-athlete and the educational outcomes of the athletic training student. From a student-athlete perspective, this position may be called upon to make life and death decisions, and all decisions have the potential to impact the individual, the department, and the University from a liability and public relations standpoint.
With regards to the athletic training student, our program is a nationally recognized program known for producing high quality and well prepared professionals in athletic training. Our staff plays an integral part in the academic and clinical education. Individuals in this position must possess a strong desire to teach and interact with our students in a didactic setting.
Work Schedule
Varies
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Required Certification(s): BOC Certification, NE State License (or eligible)
Required Certification(s): BOC Certification, NE State License (or eligible)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in a related field
Preferred Experience: 2 years’ experience with NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics, Teaching Experience within a CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Education Program, Instructor Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid, Graston M1, Blood Flow Restriction certification.
Preferred Experience: 2 years’ experience with NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics, Teaching Experience within a CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Education Program, Instructor Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid, Graston M1, Blood Flow Restriction certification.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors but may have outdoor assignments. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
$42,000-$44,600
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2023-00188
Open Date
05/01/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 05/12/2023. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, relation, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodations or assistance, please call/contact the ADA Coordinator at 402.554.2463.
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