Job Details

Job Location

Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type

Staff

Education Level

Not Specified

Job Shift

Full time

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Job Details

Job Location

Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type

Staff

Education Level

Not Specified

Job Shift

Full time

Description

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Job Title:Â Â Â Â Â Athletic Trainer

Job Type:Â Â Â Â Â Full-time (10 month), Exempt

Reports To:Â Â Â Director of Athletic Training Services

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Athletic Trainer assists in all aspects of the Athletic Training Service Program, to include the planning, supervision, organizing, record keeping, preparation of reports, and implementing of education programs designed to enhance the health, safety and welfare of our student-athletes. Additionally, the Athletic Trainer will assist in ensuring compliance with college, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations as related to the medical care of the Lynchburg College student-athlete.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Assist in coordinating athletic training services to all athletes (approximately 500 athletes).
2. Assist in coordinating athletic training services to all athletic teams (22 teams).
3. Coordinate athletic training services for practices and games.
4. Develop and supervise long term and post surgical rehabilitation programs for student athletes at LC.
5. Provide and supervise clinical experiences for the athletic trainings students as an Approved Clinical Instructor.
6. Complete and present end of year reports.
7. Assist in conducting OSHA training for Athletic Department and athletic training students.
8. Assist in coordinating annual CPR training for coaches and athletic training students.
9. Make medical decisions regarding athlete return to play during competition and practice. These decisions can affect the following: short-term health of the long-term health of the athlete and the life of an athlete or athletes.
10. Communicates and coordinates all treatment/rehabilitation protocol and progress with the team physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, and injured athletes.
11. Ensure all athlete files are accurate and up-to-date.
12. Assist in conducting inventory.
13. Implement injury prevention programs for athletic teams at LC.
14. Coordinate in-service opportunities to the athletes on topics such as nutrition, injury prevention, supplements, etc.
15. Performs other related duties as may be required.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer

Telephone

Modalities to include:

            Electrical Muscle Stimulation

            Ultrasound

            Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator

            Iontophoresis

            Biobeedback

            Sequential Compression Units

MANUALS AND REFERENCES:

Staff Handbook of Personnel Policies and Procedures

Athletic Training Policies and Procedures Manual

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ORAL AND WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent English language skills for effective communication. Excellent English language reading comprehension, grammar and writing for use in writing memos and reports. Excellent mathematical skills for developing and administering budgets.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Functions of this position are performed sitting and walking or standing. Some travel required. The normal schedule requires availability days, evenings, weekends, and in summer. Much contact with students and the public.

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Qualifications

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one year experience as ATC.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree.Â

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

NATABOC in good standing

Virginia State Licensure

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The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.

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