Assistant Athletic Trainer - Women's Basketball

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JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains all medical records and injury reports on student-athletes. Administers treatment and rehabilitative programs under the supervision of the Athletic Training Leadership Team and Team Physicians. Assigned Sport has a high communication and risk expectation, high complexity of skill and workload. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

45% - Essential - Athletic Trainer for Assigned Sport Maintains all medical records and injury reports on student-athletes. Administers treatment and rehabilitative programs. Assigned sport had a large number of contests and prepare student-athletes for high performance in sport amount of time. In sports with high complexity and skill, ATCs in this sport work with student-athletes that have occurred a number of injuries prior to enrollment. Assigned sport is moderate to high in complexity and skill - lower and upper extremity experience is needed to prevent frequency of injuries. Assigned sport is moderate to high in communication and risk- higher visibility and student-athletes have professional opportunities. Communication is clear and frequent with all parties with permission. ATCs with these programs must communicate with not only coaches, student-athletes and parents but also with NIL agents and advisors.

30% - Essential - Athletic Training Room Operations and Assistance: Manages athletic training room operations in the absence of the Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer. Represents the Department at University, Conference, and national organizations. Responds to inquiries. Maintains sound relations with University alumni. Undertakes special assignments and projects. Assists with pool maintenance and upkeep. Remains on-call for all sports and assists with coverage for practices and competitions for high-risk sports. Attends athletic events. Assists with coverage of Olympic sports. Manages weekly and daily cleaning of the Jervey Athletic Training Room.

15% - Essential - Performance Team Collaboration:

Collaborates with performance staff to ensure student-athletes are receiving the necessary medical care and assist student-athlete to meet their performance goal. Effective communication, collaboration with strength & conditioning coaches, nutritionist, mental health and performance. Utilize information to best support student-athletes. ATCs are required to be present for any physical activity that is required and voluntary by students, which adds a greater load.

10% - Essential - Records Keeping and Compliance: Maintains medical records and injury reports on student-athletes. Ensures compliance with OSHA guidelines. Assists the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer with budget planning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree

Certifications - NATA Athletic Trainer and SC State Athletic Trainer / NATABOC Certification and must meet SCDHEC eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

Budgetary Responsibilities

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

15% - Stand for prolonged period

15% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

15% - Walk or move about

45% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

15% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

45% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

45% - Recognize or inspect visually

5% - Move, transport, raise or lower

15% - Extends hands or arms in any direction

5% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors

45% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

5% - Exposure to heat or cold

5% - Wet or humid

5% - Noise

5% - Overnight Travel

10% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 40

Compensation Information

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Personnel Level

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

July 12, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.