Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer (FT 10-month)

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Director of Athletic Training

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Code: E-2

Summary: Assists in the daily operation of the Maryville College training room during the academic year, including the supervision of the use of athletic training equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following.

Assists in the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of all injuries to Maryville College athletes directly related to intercollegiate athletics.

Works under the supervision of the Maryville College team physicians in implementing the health care of Maryville College athletes.

Assures coverage of all games and practices of all sports.

Responsible for managing and supervising student workers.

Communicates with coaching staff on the injury status of all their athletes and assists coaches in modifying practices for the injured players. Supervises injured players in returning to full competition.

Maintains a good rapport and positive image with the general public and medical community relative to athletic training.

Is considered an essential member of drug testing crew. Serves as a collector and validator within the drug testing program under supervision of director of athletic training.

Maintains office hours as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training.

Has knowledge of and utilizes effective administration practices of Maryville College Athletic Department policies; must assure compliance with N.C.A.A. and/or Conference policies.

Assists with the recruiting of student athletic trainers and coordinates these efforts through the Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Athletic offices.

HIPAA designated employee with responsibility to administer and handle the Personal Health Information of College employees and their dependents in a confidential manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Regular attendance is required.

Ability to work well with others.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises student worker(s).

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A/B.S.) from four-year college or university. Masters Degree is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possess and maintains certification as an athletic trainer by the NATA/BOC, athletic trainer licensure by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners or licensure eligible (note TN law requires licensure before an athletic trainer can practice in the state of TN). A valid Tennessee Drivers license is required.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.,

Required: All applicants must apply through the Maryville College Careers portal website on the page of the desired position.

Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about working at Maryville College, please visit our Careers at MC webpage.