Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Location:
Lewisville, NC, US
Company:
FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC
Summary:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer will provide medical coverage for athletic events, practices, and tournaments while managing inventory and equipment. They will also assist in the rehabilitation of injured athletes and coordinate care with physicians and physical therapists.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Athletic Training, Injury Rehabilitation, Medical Coverage, Inventory Management, Communication, Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Record Keeping, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, First Aid, Student Supervision, Scheduling
Experience: 0-2 years
Job Description:
Job DetailsJob Location: 5501 Shallowford Road - Lewisville, NC 2702312 Month Position
DUTIES:
Assists in developing and upholding athletic vision, mission statement, and program philosophy while cultivating relationships within the FCDS community
Reports regularly to Head Athletic Trainer
Assist with coordination of inventory and ordering of all Athletic Training room supplies and equipment
Assist with and be available for Medical Coverage of all athletic contests, scheduled practices, and tournaments
Responsible for supervision of Student Athletic Training interns
Assist with communication and coordination with physicians and physical therapists regarding the return to play of athletes post-incident or surgery to assist in the athlete's transition back to competitive athletics
Assist with in-house rehabilitation and pre-conditioning of injured athletes when in-season and the scheduling of in-house rehabilitation opportunities for those athletes during the off-season and summer months
Responsible for some game operations including coordinating set-ups and take-downs of necessary medical supplies including but not limited to medical supply kits and making water available
Assist with the maintenance and reconditioning of all protective equipment inventory
Coordinates medical coverage (including communication with other schools, providing a medical supply kit, and necessary water) for all travel of FCDS teams and all incoming opponents
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
QualificationsGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, phone
Technological expertise is an advantage:
Software: Google Workspace, Word, Excel, and Record Keeping software
Ability to communicate effectively with email, write letters, create spreadsheets, and utilize scheduling software are important skills
Enthusiastic and energetic attitude
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work well within a team atmosphere
Must be able to demonstrate the unique ability to remain flexible while staying focused on the task(s) at hand
Must be able to communicate well with students, parents, coaches, and sports medicine team to allow FCDS student-athletes to compete at a high level while maintaining the students’ health as the first priority
Requirements:
A. Education Level: BA/BS in Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or Similar Curriculum
Must be NATABOC certified and NC License eligible
B. Experience Desired: Experience at the High School or Collegiate Level a plus
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Regularly required to walk, including across uneven ground, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day
Must be able to operate a computer and have basic knowledge of Google Workspace
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
Must be able to utilize oral and written communication skills effectively
