Athletic Trainer Intern

At Creighton, you are part of something big. Your skills and passions unite with thousands of faculty, staff and students inspired to change the world. Here, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. And it all starts with you.

 

We have a unique opportunity for a Intern Athletic Trainer to provide a valuable service to our student-athletes and deliver the highest quality of health care possible to compete at the Division I level and in the Big East Conference. 

 

The Intern Athletic Trainer collaborates with other members of the Athletic Medicine Staff in the delivery of Athletic Training Services to student-athletes. This position will report directly to the Director of Athletic Medicine. Additional responsibilities will include assisting the Director of Athletic Medicine in the supervision of student workers and attending practices and games (home and away) of assigned sports. This position will also involve administrative assistance and be responsible for home event and post-season coverage of select sports. The Intern Athletic Trainer will also coordinate and maintain medical referrals and records and must maintain good standing with the NATA BOC and NE state licensure through continuing Education. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide specific clinical care (prevention, first aid, injury assessment, and rehabilitation) of assigned sport(s), including, but not limited to: home and away practice, strength and conditioning sessions, individual workouts, and home and away games. 
• Maintain accurate and up to date medical records for each student-athlete in accordance with federal and state regulations. 
• Assist Director of Athletic Medicine in the implementation of all department guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance with national and international best practices and consensus statements to maintain optimal health, safety and welfare of all constituents. 

 

Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field preferred
• Ability to maintain Athletic Training Certification and Licensure in accordance with the NATA Board of Certification and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

 

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Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

 

Disclosure Statement 

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.