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University of North Alabama
Assistant Athletic Trainer
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What they do
An Athletic Trainer treats injuries and provides training to minimize the risk of injury for athletes and people playing sports. Responds when an athlete is injured on the field. Works for schools or colleges, for professional sports teams, or in physicians' offices.
$49,069 / year median in Alabama
+20% projected growth
Job Description
This position is responsible for assisting in the development, administration, and supervision of the athletic training program designated by the associate athletic director for sports medicine. This position also assists in coordinating and executing all primary and secondary insurance claims concerning student athlete injury and treatment. Final title (Assistant Trainer, Assistant Head Trainer, Associate Head Trainer), salary grade, and salary will be determined by the selected candidate's education and experience. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Observe and evaluate the health status of student athletes during practices and competitions; Make referrals to team physicians; Provide direct supervision over baseball and men's/women's cross country programs; Provide direct supervision overall baseball practices/workouts; Travel with baseball team to and from all competitions; Provide oversight for the health and wellness of the men's/women's cross country and baseball programs; Assist in maintaining health records of all student athletes using the athletic training room; Assist in the supervision of graduate assistants and student employees; Assist in the development of policies and procedures; Assist in the administration of drug-screening programs for all student athletes; Assist in the administration of insurance coverage for all student athletes, both domestic and international; Assist the department head, coworkers, and team physicians in pre-participation physical examinations; Assist in determining and maintaining proper coverage for all sports; Work with the team physicians in determining an athlete's status of return to play to their respective sport; Assist in coordinating with health services regarding the health status of the student athletes; Perform all other duties as assigned.