Details
Posted: 12-Apr-23
Location: Boise, Idaho
Type: Full-time
Salary: $42,910.40
Categories:
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine – Athletic Training
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Salary Details:
Salary starts at $42,910.40. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.
Required Education:
Masters
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Boise State University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer to assist with the delivery of quality medical care for football student-athletes. This person should have football related experience in a college or professional setting and be able to work with multiple individuals at once. All interested persons must be eligible for Idaho state licensure.
Essential job functions:
- Provide emergency medical coverage and athletic training services including injury prevention, management, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation strategies for assigned athletic teams for all home and away competitions and practices for designated teams.
- Maintain adequate records concerning athletic injuries, their etiology, treatment, and follow up treatment along with outside referrals as necessary.
- Coordinate physician and medical staff referrals, appointments and surgeries for injured athletes with Idaho Sports Medicine Institute and outside vendors.
- Coordinate claims, payments and coverage of insurance benefits for athletes who have received medical care outside of the university setting medical facilities by working directly with the Athletic Student Insurance Coordinator on all insurance paperwork necessary for athletic injuries.
- Participate in coaches meetings to help provide injury updates.
- Maintain current certification and licensure as required for all staff.
- Assist with the daily management of the Athletic Training room, including restocking supplies, maintaining inventory and assisting with preparation of supplies and services for home and away contests
- Communicate directly with Head Football Athletic Trainer regarding all injuries and illnesses of football student-athletes, as well as status of ongoing student-athlete rehabilitation and treatments, medical appointments, and participation status for workouts, practices, and competitions. Communicate same information to Football coaching staff as directed by Head Football Athletic Trainer.
- Communicate directly with football Strength and Conditioning coach regarding all physical restrictions due to injury or illness of football student-athletes as directed by the Head Football Athletic Trainer.
- Duties will be performed during off-season and in-season practices, contests, and team travel.
- Supervise, train and schedule undergraduate student workers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
- Certification by the NATABOC & must meet standards for State of Idaho Licensure
- CPR and First Aid certifications (must be completed within one month of hire).
Preferred Qualification
- One (1) to three (3) years of relevant work experience with a collegiate or professional football program
- Experience overseeing students or other personnel
- Experience with injury screening and prevention programs
- Experience with soft tissue mobilization techniques
- Demonstrated interest in evidence based/best practices as it relates to clinical practice
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Some knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues
- Communication skills and ability to work well with staff, student-athletes, physicians and parents
- Ability to perform adequate and competent evaluations in regard to health status of student-athletes