College Athletic Trainers' Society

Location: Carolina University, Winston-Salem, NC
                 NAIA member

Position: Full time Athletic Trainer. 

Summary:

The Athletic Trainer reports directly to the Director of Sports Medicine and is responsible for providing comprehensive sports medicine services to student-athletes, ensuring their health, safety, and optimal performance. This position requires a deep understanding of sports injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. This role is crucial in ensuring the health and wellness of student-athletes, integrating medical expertise with athletic excellence, and supporting student-athletes in achieving peak performance. The Athletic Trainer will collaborate with coaches and other staff to optimize athletes’ performance and well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-participation evaluations and screenings to assess athletes’ readiness to participate in sports activities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive injury prevention programs tailored to the needs of each of the athletic teams.
• Provide immediate and emergency care for injuries occurring during practices, games, or training sessions
• Evaluate and diagnose sports injuries, determining appropriate treatment plans and referrals as necessary
• Provide hands-on treatment and therapeutic interventions, such as manual therapy and therapeutic exercise

• Design and oversee rehabilitation programs for injured athletes, coordinating with physical therapists and health professionals

• Monitor athletes’ progress throughout the rehabilitation process, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal recovery

• Educate coaches, student-athletes, and athletic staff on sports injury prevention strategies, proper conditioning techniques, and recognition of injury signs and symptoms

• Serve as a liaison between student-athletes, coaches, parents, and healthcare providers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration

• Assist in the processing of medical insurance claims
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation progress
• Develop and distribute Carolina University Sports Medicine information to visiting teams and gather their student-athlete medical needs in a timely manner
• Stay current with advancements in sports medicine and athletic training practices through continuing education and professional development
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to evaluate and diagnose sports injuries accurately
• Ability to design and implement effective treatment plans for athletes, including rehabilitation protocols
• Knowledge and readiness to handle medical emergencies and acute injuries
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong commitment to ethical conduct and integrity
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle unpredictable schedules
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care, prioritizing the well-being and performance of athletes

*Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Contact: Eddie Stevens -- stevense@carolinau.edu