Athletic Trainer, Intercollegiate Club Sports

High Point University’s Athletics Departments Athletic Trainer, Intercollegiate Club Sports position will work within the HPU athletic training staff but be responsible for the club sports programs/athletes, consistent with High Point University’s vision, mission and values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or Entry-level Master's in Athletic Training or related field required

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
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical, problem solving and reasoning ability; independent judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to utilize Teamworks AMS injury tracking software
• Ability to travel as required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Provides medical care and athletic training services for HPU student-athletes
• Analyzes injuries, develops and implements treatment and rehab programs, makes doctor referrals and return to play decisions
• Preceptor supervising Athletic Training Students
• Assists with drug testing for collegiate athletics at HPU
• Ensures all student athletes have proper HPU Sports Medicine documentation submitted
• Inputs data for injured athletes into injury tracking software
• Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students’ parents, faculty, co-workers and managers
• Other duties as assigned

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Ensures appropriate medical care for student athletes for assigned sports
• Provide supervision for athletic training students within CAATE-approved athletic training education program

For more information about his position, please contact Quade Haynie, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine at qhaynie@highpoint.edu or Stephen Denny, Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Club Sports at sdenny@highpoint.edu