High Point University is hiring: Athletic Trainer, Intercollegiate Club Sports i

High Point University’s Athletics Department Athletic Trainer, Intercollegiate Club Sports position will work within the HPU athletic training staff but be responsible for the club sports programs/athletes, consistent with High Point University’s vision, mission and values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or Entry-level Master's in Athletic Training or related field required

Experience and Training:

• Must be BOC Certified, NC Licensed athletic trainer or eligible, CPR/AED Certified

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Knowledge of athletic injuries, treatment methods, rehabilitation, record keeping, taping and bracing methods
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical, problem solving and reasoning ability; independent judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to utilize Teamworks AMS injury tracking software
• Ability to travel as required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides medical care and athletic training services for HPU student-athletes
• Analyzes injuries, develops and implements treatment and rehab programs, makes doctor referrals and return to play decisions
• Preceptor supervising Athletic Training Students
• Assists with drug testing for collegiate athletics at HPU
• Ensures all student athletes have proper HPU Sports Medicine documentation submitted
• Inputs data for injured athletes into injury tracking software
• Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students’ parents, faculty, co-workers and managers
• Other duties as assigned

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Ensures appropriate medical care for student athletes for assigned sports
• Provide supervision for athletic training students within CAATE-approved athletic training education program