Athletic Trainer UT Southern (Pulaski, TN) Salary Range $44,000-$50,000 Responsible or 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. This role will include the following responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications: Minimum Requirement
- Bachelors Degree
- Athletic Trainer board certification
Preferred Requirement
- Master's Degree
- Previous experience as an athletic trainer in a college/university/high school setting.