Assistant Athletic Trainer - Tennis
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Athletic Trainer - TennisRegular Full-time, Market Range 07The Assistant Athletic Trainer will function to assist the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine, and the Associate Director of Sports Medicine/East Athletic Training Room Manager, in providing all aspects of the daily medical care for the Men's and Women's Tennis Programs. In addition, they will oversee tone (1) Intern/Graduate Assistant athletic trainer assisting with coverage of the Men's and Women's Tennis teams, and all student assistants assigned to work with the Tennis programs. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will also be responsible for administrative duties of the Sports Medicine Department as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine or the Associate Director of Sports Medicine/East Athletic Training Room Manager.Job Functions/Responsibilities:• Manage all aspects of daily medical needs of Men's and Women's Tennis programs, including coverage of strength and conditioning sessions, practices, home and away competitions, and attendance at rehabilitation and treatment sessions and medical appointments of Tennis student-athletes as required.
• Supervise and mentor one (1) Intern/Grad Assistant athletic trainer for the Men's and Women's Tennis programs.
• Supervise all athletic training student assistants assigned to work with the Tennis programs.
• Communicate directly with coaches for Men's and Women's Tennis regarding all injuries and illnesses of Tennis student-athletes, as well as status of ongoing rehabilitation and treatments, medical appointments, and participation status for workouts/practices/competitions.
• Communicate directly with Tennis Strength and Conditioning coach regarding all physical restrictions due to injury or illness of Tennis student-athletes.
• Inform Assoc AD of Sports Medicine, Associate Director of Sports Medicine, and Head Team Physician of major medical issues of Tennis student-athletes such as Emergency Department transportation, hospitalizations, surgeries, and other significant issues. Other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine, and/or the Associate Director of Sports Medicine. Sports Medicine Dept administrative duties: as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:Required Education:Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or other related field.CPR/AED certification, NATABOC athletic training certification, eligible for AT license in TN.Required level/type of experience:Entry level position. Undergraduate experiences as part of degree requirements.Competencies/Quaifications:Exceptional communication skills and ability to work effectively as a member of the Sports Medicine Team.Advanced level of athletic training knowledge and skills in evaluation of injuries and illnesses, treatment planning and implementation, rehabilitation program design for major time loss injuries. Knowledge of emergency medical planning and procedures. Advanced skills in first aid and life saving techniques including use of AED's and CPR.Ability to use electronic medical record keeping for documentation of medical interventions.Preferred Education:Master's degree in Athletic Training or other related field.Preferred level/type of experience:Graduate assistantship experience with an NCAA FBS program preferred. Post-graduate Intern experience working as a certified athletic trainer with either NCAA FBS program or professional sports organization preferred. Experience working directly with, or participating in, the sport of tennis preferred.Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilties:Knowledge of advanced recovery and/or injury prevention screening techniques.
Job: Athletics
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Welfare Of Athletes
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Apr 22, 2021, 12:37:39 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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