Athletic Trainer - Women's Soccer

Dept Number/Name: 0-6117-000 / Dept of Family Medicine 
College Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 9483 / Athletic Trainer
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $51,000 - $60,000 annual
Position Number: 00037785
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The USF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of USF and its mission by sponsoring a diverse and nationally competitive Division I athletic program. The program serves several significant constituencies, including its student-athletes, who are students first. The most important priority of the program is the progress of the student-athletes toward graduation. Other priorities include the health, fitness and emotional development of student-athletes at USF. Intercollegiate Athletics provides a sense of collegiality, allegiance, and pride for students, staff, faculty, alumni, boosters and the greater Tampa Bay community at large and serves as a focal point for their support. Within the framework of competitive excellence, Intercollegiate Athletics at USF are also a contact vehicle leading supporters to a greater awareness of the University's mission, academic programs and prominence as an educational institution.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine or designee, this position's primary responsibility is to perform a variety of duties involved in the evaluation, treatment, care and rehabilitation of USF student athletes, while adhering to all NCAA, Conference, state, and institutional rules and regulations. Determines initial action/medical care or protocol to be followed. Administers treatment and rehabilitation to injured athletes under the direction of the team physician. Requires travel and attendance to all home and away team practices and games for assigned intercollegiate sport(s). Develops injury prevention programs, which may include operating therapeutic modalities and rehab equipment. Develops and implements reconditioning exercises, fitness programs and educates student athletes to avoid injuries. Serves as a liaison between coaches, parents, doctors, athletes, athletic trainers, departmental staff and the university to resolve problems and/or address concerns relative to the student athlete's injury or illness. Supervises students that are part of the Athletic Training Education Program at USF or other institutions where applicable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides immediate health care and rehabilitative care to assigned athletes. Provides prevention and treatment for athletic injuries. Supervises the rehabilitation protocol of injured athletes as prescribed by the team physician and instructs the athlete in proper rehabilitation procedures. Travels with and provides support to athletes. Assists with pre-season physical examinations and physical fitness screening.
Supervises athletic training student(s) that are part of the Athletic Training Education Program at USF or other programs with affiliations. Serves as a liaison between coaches, parents, doctors, athletes, athletic trainers, departmental staff and the university to resolve problems and/or address concerns relative to the student athlete's injury.
Maintains medical files on assigned athletes including records of injuries, illnesses and treatment provided to student athletes. Assists with issues concerning insurance.  Performs administrative functions related providing health care for student athletes as needed, including but not limited to: inventory, scheduling, maintenance, facility care, and insurance
Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Maintains NATA certification, state license, and CPR certification.
Other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a Master's degree from an accredited university; Certified by, or certification eligible for, the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC); and licensed, or eligible for licensure, as an athletic trainer in the state of Florida.
PREFERRED:
Two or more years of work experience with NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic programs.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36960

Posting Date:  05/10/2024

Posting End Date: 05/20/2024

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