Athletic Trainer

High Point University’s Athletic Trainer position provides medical care and athletic training services to High Point University 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.