Assistant Athletic Trainer

Education and Credential Requirements:* Masters Degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, or related field* NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer* Licensed Athletic Trainer by Florida Department of Health by start of employment* Certified in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer/Basic Life Support EquivalentFlorida Tech is a member of NCAA Division II and competes in the Sunshine State ConferenceThe Assistant Athletic Trainer is primarily responsible for the healthcare of student-athletes that are participating in supervised team activities for the specific teams assigned as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Performance. The Florida Tech Sports Medicine Staff consists of four Athletic Trainers covering 15 teams (4 fall, 5 winter, and 6 spring) promoting a team environment assisting one-another during sport season overlaps and schedule conflicts. .

Sport assignments for this position are to be determined.More specific responsibilities include:* Evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment, Rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses of student-athletes including review of pre-participation exams, related paperwork, and maintain appropriate medical documentation. Provide referrals to other medical providers as necessary with accompanying insurance claim filing.* Provide medical coverage for athletic events including travel as assigned.* Collaborate with Sport Performance Staff and sport coaching staff on sport science initiatives to promote injury prevention and performance enhancement.* Other duties as assigned by Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine & Performance.Additional Information:NATA Dues, Florida License Renewal fee, Professional Liability Insurance, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer re-certification fee, and biannual Continuing Education and Professional Development Allowance are provided for staff members.Equal OpportunityFlorida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex.

Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu, or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Americans with Disabilities ActPlease notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.Annual Security & Fire Safety ReportThe federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.Florida Tech's 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public properly within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 2023.Official TranscriptsOfficial transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.

All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).We are an E-verify employer