Assistant Athletic Trainer

Florida Institute of Technology, Inc. • Full-time • Florida Tech Main Campus Melbourne, United States of America • 5d ago

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 Equivalent

Florida Tech is a member of NCAA Division II and competes in the Sunshine State Conference

The 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:

Evaluate, Diagnosis, Treat and Rehabilitate 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 Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics 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 and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email kgarrett@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please 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 Report

The 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 impose certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2024 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 property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The numbers provided include crime statistics 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 website: 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official 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).

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