Assistant Trainer Job Description
Assistant trainer
provides daily client follow-up and make recommendations for work performance based on knowledge in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and ergonomic principles.
Assistant Trainer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Assist the Head and Assistant Athletic Trainers and in the provision of athletic training services to varsity intercollegiate student-athletes
Administer physical modalities, therapeutic, and/or rehabilitative exercise to student-athletes
Assist in administrative duties including the organization and maintenance of daily medical records, processing insurance claims, and providing referrals for physician based services
Assist in the supervision of student workers
Position will entail some physical demands such as moving and/or setting up equipment as needed
Oversee Athletic Training Room, handle some administrative duties
Under the direction of the team physician, assist in the application of therapeutic modalities and treatments, implement rehabilitation programs for players after surgery for off-season injuries or preventative exercise in response to pre-season screening results
Prepare student-athlete injury reports for Head Coach, and periodic progress reports on rehabilitation of player injuries throughout the year
Evaluate injured patients
Provides daily health-care to FGCU student-athletes
Assistant Trainer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Assistant Trainer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, AED, NATABOC, NATA, BOC, BBP, NYS, ATC, N.A.T.A, NCAA
Education for Assistant Trainer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the assistant trainer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Athletic Training, Athletic, Education, Sports Medicine, Physical Education, Athletics, Graduate, Communication, Health Care, Health
Skills for Assistant Trainer
Desired skills for assistant trainer include:
Business practices and general operations of pharmacies within region
Prodigy
Human physiology and anatomy as it related to athletic performance
Medical terminology as it relates to follow-up care
Physical therapy techniques
Adaptives
Adult learning principles
Correctives
Human anatomy and physiology biomechanics
Human kinesiology
Desired experience for assistant trainer includes:
A letter of application addressing the requirements and qualifications listed in this announcement
Transcripts of college work
Implements preventative and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments
Uses a variety of therapeutic modalities in accordance with physician orders including heat, cold, light, sound, electricity and rehabilitation and exercise equipment
Applies bandages, tapes, and braces to prevent and treat injuries
Coordinates program with university Athletic Department doctors and physicians to ensure quality treatment for student-athletes in a timely fashion
Assistant Trainer Examples
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Assistant Trainer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of assistant trainer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for assistant trainer
- Maintains appropriate medical records of injuries, treatment plans, and progress using electronic medical record software
- Transports students to appointments
- Travels throughout the country and internationally as assigned
- Assists and coordinates special projects and performs other duties as assigned
- Assists with the operations of the Sports Medicine facilities
- Assists with the daily treatment and rehabilitation of student ¬athletes
- Assists with supervision and evaluation of the Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers and/or Athletic Training Students, including maintaining their hours and schedule
- Attends scheduled team practices and competitions, including but not limited to all home events for sports as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
- Travels with teams as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
- Communicates with Team Physicians to ensure proper evaluations, treatment and rehabilitation of injured student athletes
Qualifications for assistant trainer
- Must be N.A.T.A./B.O.C
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working as an ATC
- NATA certification and eligibility for a Connecticut State License required
- Masters Science preferred experience at the intercollegiate level
- Creates and maintains injury report, updating report regularly
- Coordinates closely with the Sports Dietician on hydration and nutritional recover services including ordering all appropriate electrolyte fluids and supplements to decrease the effect of heat and dehydration
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Assistant Trainer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of assistant trainer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for assistant trainer
- Prevent and care for athletic related injuries for all sports programs
- Provide primary responsibility for Football
- Provide secondary sport coverage for Ski
- Maintain accurate and up to date injury records and daily correspond with the coaching staff
- Effectively manage the Health and Safety concerns as assigned to you by the Plant EHS Coordinator
- Submit detailed reports on technical issues to our customers
- Assist with the overall administration of the athletic training program
- Assists with the operations of the Athletic Training facilities
- Creates and regularly updates an injury report
- Follows the NATA Code of Ethics and remains current on all state and national requirements for license renewal
Qualifications for assistant trainer
- Knowledge of NCAA D3 rules, regulations and procedures
- Experience with the management of health insurance and related medical documents and case notes
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members
- Above reproach in integrity working closely with students
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cultivate positive relationships with every level of the organization through excellent problem solving and conflict management skills
- Ability and willingness to serve as a positive health and fitness role model for the entire community including a positive enthusiastic, optimistic outlook, can-do attitude, collaborative professional
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Assistant Trainer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an assistant trainer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for assistant trainer
- Assist in the development of relationships with local health care professionals and refer student-athletes, as necessary
- Primary sports coverage for Women’s Basketball and Cheerleading
- Primary coverage of fall women’s soccer and spring men’s baseball
- Assisting nine other staff athletic trainers with coverage of five co-ed athletic training rooms
- Document injuries
- Provide oversight of home and away practices and games
- Handle various duties as assigned by the head athletic trainer
- Provide athletic training services as determined by the Head Athletic Trainer
- Serve as a Clinical Preceptor for the Athletic Training program and assist the Clinical Education Coordinator in the supervision and clinical education of athletic training students and direct observations students
- Assist Head AT with supervision of the daily operational procedures of the athletic training facilities
Qualifications for assistant trainer
- Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization with professional experience in collegiate athletics
- Personal Training Certification (NASM, NCCPT, ACE, NFPT, AFAA, NAFC or other as approved by corporate) and CPR/AED/First Aid certified (or able to obtain within 60 days of hire)
- B.O.C
- One to four (1-4) years of NCAA women’s rowing athletic training experience is highly preferred
- Current NATABOC certification required
- 3-5 years post Master’s experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer at the college or university level and experience working with high caliber athletes highly preferred
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Assistant Trainer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an assistant trainer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for assistant trainer
- Assist with organization and maintenance of medical supplies / equipment inventory
- Assist Head AT in the organization and conduction of pre-participation physicals and paperwork for all intercollegiate athletes
- Maintain an accurate health care account of all intercollegiate athletes
- Prepare, with the team physician, hardship petitions in accord with guidelines established by the NAIA and Crossroads League for qualified student-athletes
- Participate as requested in committees, councils or professional organizations that pertain to this position
- Will have primary responsibilities for athlete injury prevention and care
- Provide all aspects of medical care for varsity athletic injuries including, evaluation of injuries and illnesses, developing and applying treatment and rehabilitation programs through the use of therapeutic modalities, exercise, and manual treatment
- Provide coverage of primary sport assignments as determined by the Head Athletic Trainer to include home practices and competitions, travel to offsite games depending on the sport covered
- Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries/conditions of all student-athletes
- Prevents athletic injuries
Qualifications for assistant trainer
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required
- One to four (1-4) years of NCAA track & field/cross country athletic training experience is highly preferred
- ATC/LAT
- Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and Master’s degree are requirements
- Minimum two years of softball experience is preferred
- BOC inc. certification
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Assistant Trainer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an assistant trainer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for assistant trainer
- Will administer acute emergency care in the absence of the University Team Physician, the Director of Sports Medicine or any other medical personnel
- Inform all coaching and Sports Medicine staff of current athletic injuries and emergency procedures
- Follow guidelines outlined by team physician
- Perform rehabilitation protocols for various injuries that may arise under the supervision of the University Team Physician and the Sports Medicine Director
- Record and process daily medical treatments and rehabilitation as they relate to student-athlete injuries
- Assist in the tracking and completion of insurance claims
- Oversee the athletic training room and its daily functions
- Provide Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, and Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being
- Provide immediate written and data input documentation of all athletic injuries/conditions, treatment, rehabilitation and progress notes, documentation of all physician referrals and completion of insurance forms
- Coverage of sport practices, home and away events during traditional and non-traditional seasons, including summer workout sessions, as assigned by head athletic trainer
Qualifications for assistant trainer
- Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of constituencies
- Experience working at the NCAA Division-I level
- Demonstrated proficiency in program design and facilitation, both face to face and virtual experiences (webcasts, podcasts)
- FA/AED/CPR certification
- Florida License (or eligible)
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, exercise science or closely related field