Assistant Athletic Trainer

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

Support the head trainer and guide all training-related activities associated with the FVSU Athletic Department and its teams. In addition, coordinate engagement with the team physician and associated medical practitioners in prevention, immediate care, and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by Fort Valley State University student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out policies and procedures of the athletic training facilities and FVSU Department of Athletics

• Direct and provide athletic training coverage and supervision of intercollegiate athletic teams during practices, games, and strength and conditioning sessions, as assigned.

• Travel with the teams, as assigned.

• Coordinate physical exams and pre-participation paperwork for student-athletes through the team physician or designee.

• Perform selected portions of the physical exam under the direction and supervision of the team physician.

• Apply specific and appropriate taping, bracing, and other protective/supportive devices to prevent injury or re-injury.

• Monitor environmental conditions of playing and practice areas to make recommendations regarding the student-athlete's safety, following accepted and recommended guidelines.

• Refer the student-athlete to medical personnel (i.e., physicians, physical therapists, nutritionists, and other allied health professionals) to ensure appropriate medical evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation by implementing standard verbal and written orders.

• Maintain appropriate medical records.

• Be familiar with emergency action plans for each athletic venue.

• Familiarize student-athletes with the FVSU Athletic Department's Drug Testing and Counseling program.

• Provide education and counseling in health-related matters to the student-athletes and coaches.
• Direct the student-athletes and coaches to professionals so that the student-athlete may receive consultation for social and personal programs on specific topics and by personal consultation.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and support the Head Athletic Trainer.

• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and support the Head Athletic Trainer.

• Abide by all written policies and procedures of FVSU, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Certified Athletic Trainer as designated by the Board of Certification
• Licensed to practice in the state of Georgia, or eligible.

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