Associate Head Athletic Trainer

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff (Non-Classified)No

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Sports Medicine

Summary of Job Duties:

The Associate Head Athletic Trainer is a vital member to the sports medicine team and will work alongside staff, athletic trainers, team physicians, and orthopedic consultants at The University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Associate Head Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Head Athletic Trainer. This position will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the sports agreed up by the Head Athletic trainer and based on the qualification of the candidate. This sport assignment associated with this position will be responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, rehabilitation, and documentation of the athletic injuries of the designated teams. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

●      Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;

●      BOC Certification;

●      Eligible for licensure in the State of Arkansas.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

●      Responsible for overseeing athletic-related medical care for all student-athletes;

●      Provide daily treatments, rehabilitation, and management of athletic injuries/illnesses for student- athletes;

●      Travel will be required but not limited to the teams assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer for the regular season and championship competitions;

●      Establish a line of communication with coaches/medical personnel concerning student-athlete medical care;

●      Liaison with Little Rock Team Physicians and other medical personnel concerning student-athlete medical care;

●      Coordinate student-athlete appointments and follow-ups with physicians as needed. This includes but is not limited to orthopedic, ophthalmic, dental and family practice;

●      Maintain and update individual student-athlete files including but not limite