Head Men’s Basketball Athletic Trainer

Position Title & Department:

 Head Men’s Basketball Athletic Trainer; Athletics Posting #

5244

Department Description:

As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students' lives while promoting the University of San Diego.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description: The Head Men’s Basketball Athletic Trainer is responsible for all aspects of health care in the athletic environment. In addition, this position will be responsible for the oversight of sports medicine services for the University of San Diego Men’s Basketball team, and other sports assigned by the director of sports medicine. This includes prevention of athletic injuries; recognition and evaluation of injuries; management, treatment, and disposition of athletic injuries; rehabilitation of athletic injuries; organization and administration; and education and counseling of athletes, as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). This position must maintain appropriate certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required in the field. This position is responsible for oversight of the Basketball Performance Center’s training space.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prevention:

• Coordinate and oversee the scheduling and organization of team pre-participation physicals and review of athletes’ health history.  Assist team physician(s).
• Oversee selection of proper fitting plus maintenance of protective equipment, including the use of adhesive tape, bandages, and orthoses.
• Reduce and control environmental hazards, thereby creating a safe environment.
• Advise and educate the men’s basketball coaching staff of general and specific health practices, training activities and programs.
• In cooperation with the Strength and Conditioning Coach, provide strategic guidance and instruction to advise the coaching staff of appropriate weight training programs.  Set and maintain restrictions for Athletes at Risk.
• Plan and implement preventative exercise programs for University of San Diego Student Athletes.
• Practice Universal Precautions (OSHA) when exposed to bodily fluids.

Recognition and Evaluation:

• Through observance of daily practices and contests (Basketball), and working in the athletic training room, identify and evaluate the severity of athletic injuries.
• Evaluate acute injuries with referrals to team physician(s) or other health care professionals as needed.
• Evaluate chronic injuries with referrals to team physician(s) or other health care professionals as needed.
• Assess patient progress.
• Assess illnesses with referrals to team physician(s) or other health care professionals as needed.
• Coordinate all team physician appointments.
• Evaluate and provide continuing care for incoming student-athletes. Excellent ability to manage regular roster turnover by coordinating the seamless transition of athletes into and out of care protocols.

Management and Treatment:

• Provide emergency and first aid care and t