Athletic Trainer, Track and Field

High Point University’s Athletic Trainer position provides medical care and athletic training services to High Point University Track and Field student-athletes. QUALIFICATIONS: Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Experience and Training

Must be BOC Certified, NC Licensed athletic trainer or eligible, CPR/AED Certified

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

Knowledge of athletic injuries, treatment methods, rehabilitation, record keeping, taping, and bracing methods

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical, problem solving and reasoning ability; independent judgment

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Efficient organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to utilize Presagia injury tracking software

Ability to travel as required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides medical care and athletic training services to High Point University student athletes.

Evaluates injuries, develop and implement treatment and rehab programs, refer when appropriate and make return-to-play decisions.

Serves as a preceptor in ATEP.

Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, parents, faculty, co-workers, coaches and physicians.

Other duties as assigned

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Ensures appropriate medical care for student athletes for assigned sports

Provides supervision for athletic training students within CAATE-approved athletic training education program

For more information about this position, please contact Quade Haynie, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine at qhaynie@highpoint.edu.