Assistant Athletic Trainer/WBB

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

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

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Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer/ WBB who will serve as the primary athletic trainer for Women's Basketball and other sports assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and will be responsible for all aspects of athletic training for those sports. The assignment may change at the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer.

This position will require certification from the NATABOC and eligibility to be licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will practice under the supervision of the Team Physician for UA Little Rock. All duties and responsibilities are governed by the state, federal, and university policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree;

• 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 to the Head Athletic;

• Trainer for the regular season and championship competitions;

• Establish a line of communication with coaches/medical personnel concerning student-athlete status with their injury/illness;

• 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 limited to medical treatment/history, rehabilitation programs, drug testing results, and family insurance information;

• Communicate with Head Coaches concerning student-athlete welfare;

• Parental contact in case of serious injury or perceived i