Athletic Training Intern, Department of Athletics

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletically injured student-athletes, in conjunction with appropriate medical personnel.

• Manages concussion care plan for student-athletes.

• Primary sports responsibilities include practices, games, travel, and emergency preparation. 

• Assists in the daily supervision and educational instruction of student assistants. 

• Maintains liaison between WFUBMC, WFUSHS and WFU Athletic Department concerning office appointments, daily treatments, rehabilitation/exercise programs, medical records, and daily restrictions and modifications for athletes. 

• Assists with the maintenance of all OSHA requirements for department.

• Assists with drug testing collections for student-athletes.

• Provides daily reports to coaches and Director of Sports Medicine with condition of student-athletes.

• Maintains accurate documentation in the EPIC medical records system for injuries and care of student-athletes.
   

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in athletic training or similar field. 0-1 years of experience.

• NATA certification, licensure (eligible for NC), and CPR certification required.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

• Ability to evaluate therapeutic requirements for student-athletes, and to fit and modify therapeutic and/or protective equipment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of concussion protocol

• Skill in the use of first aid procedures.

• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.

• Ability to design and implement fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Master’s degree preferred. 

• Experience working with intercollegiate athletics preferred.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work.