Athletic Trainer - UT Southern (Pulaski, TN)
University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department
Responsible for the health, strength, conditioning, mental, physical, and social well-being of student-athletes through training and education. This role is often the first line of intervention and refers student-athletes to appropriate practitioners as warranted. This role may supervise the work of others; however, this is a secondary function of the role. Competencies for this role are usually gained through formal education, specialized training, certification, and/or experience in a program or specialty area specific to the position responsibilities.
Responsible for the health, strength, conditioning, mental, physical, and social well-being of student-athletes through training and education.
• Knowledge of specialized sports performance area and applicable professional standards.
• Operational knowledge of applicable specialized equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and provide care in emergency situations.
• Ability to mentor and motivate others.
• Ability to work with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to think critically and make sound decisions.
Required:
AT board certification
Preferred:
Previous experience as an athletic trainer in a college/university/high school setting.
• Works with student-athletes within a designated sport.
• Meets with coaches and practitioners on the physical status of athletes to develop and implement a standardized treatment plan.
• Evaluates athletes, develops exercise programs, and advises athletes on proper techniques.
• Schedules and implements rehabilitation and treatment plans as needed.
• Attends practices and games to observe performance and respond to incidents, injuries, or emergency care.
• Assesses and/or evaluates the need for referral for further assessment of injuries.
• Maintains treatment databases.
• Maintains documentation of illnesses, injuries, and progress notes.
• Travels with team to athletic events.
• Develops educational programming for holistic athletic growth.
• Assists with practice and game day set up.
• Accompanies student-athletes referred for specialized treatment.