Assistant Athletic Trainer

About ferrumcollege

Ferrum College, an NCAA Division II institution located in Ferrum, Virginia, is seeking a motivated, energetic, and passionate individual to fill the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time, 12-month position. Ferrum College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Ferrum, Virginia, is seeking a motivated, energetic, and passionate individual to fill the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time 12-month position that reports directly to the Head Athletic Trainer.

Ferrum College is a proud member of Conference Carolinas.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist in providing medical services for Ferrum’s 20 varsity programs.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for aiding the Head Athletic Trainer in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses to our student-athletes.
• The Assistant Athletic Trainer will ensure a culture of compliance with all NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas, and Ferrum College rules and regulations, and will ensure that all staff members and student-athletes adhere to these regulations.
• Finally, the successful candidate will serve in an administrative capacity as needed and directed by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or the Director of Athletics.
• Provide daily health care for Ferrum College student-athletes.
• Maintain appropriate athletic training room operations as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Record and maintain appropriate medical records for treatment given through appropriate athletic training software.
• Provide daily coverage for all practice and competition, including some travel responsibilities, of assigned sports (sport assignments to be determined).
• Assist with inventory maintenance and budget.
• Serve in an administrative capacity as needed and directed by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or the Director of Athletics.
• Serve on department and campus-wide committees as requested, as well as other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• The Assistant Athletic Trainer will have a supervisory role over work study students and student interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; BOC certification; eligible for State of Virginia Athletic Training Licensure; current Emergency Cardiac Care Certified (ECC) certification; basic computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• BOC certification; eligible for State of Virginia Athletic Training Licensure; current Emergency Cardiac Care Certified (ECC) certification; Current and valid driver’s license required.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree; experience working in a coeducational collegiate environment; two or more years of experience as a certified athletic trainer; experience with the Athletic Trainer System; Additional certifications are desirable (First AID/CPR instructor, reputable strength and conditioning certification, Graston technique, FMS, etc.).

Pay

Salary Range: $50,000