Athletic Trainer, Summer 2024

IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy offers an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences, providing growth opportunities for all student-athletes through:

• Boarding school and camps, via a 600-acre state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla. (IMGAcademy.com)
• Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance (IMGAcademy.com/Plus)
• Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches (ncsasports.org)

Our team has a deep appreciation for the transformative power of sports and holistic personal development. Our leadership is actively investing in the growth of the organization. We continue to broaden and deepen our technology platform and team in pursuit of our vision for empowering youth sports and the path-to-college for student-athletes.
The Athletic Trainer, Summer 2024 will be responsible for providing Athletic Training Services to student athletes under the direction of the Head of the Athletic Training in accordance with state athletic training practices.
Summer Hiring Timeline:

• October 2023: Applications open!
• January – April 2024: Application review and interviews. Offers made on a rolling basis.
• May – July 2024: Start

Position Responsibilities

• Treat athletic injuries including prevention, assessment, treatment and reconditioning
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and provide forms as appropriate
• Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• Assist with athletic training covering multiple sports with athletes ranging from 8-18 years old
• Apply protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, splints or braces to body parts such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians.
• Communicate with parents to obtain consent and update regarding injury status
• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play, and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Responsible for following all HIPAA regulations and guidelines
• Responsible for following all OSHA guidelines
• Management of heat index and weather conditions
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Training certification
• Florida Athletic Training License
• Liability Insurance
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• CPR/ First Aid certification

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual
• High School Athletic Training experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug check upon offer

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfect with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Get to know us better:
www.imgacademy.com
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