Associate Director - Football Athletic Training

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JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains direct line of communication to strength and conditioning staff. Maintains inventory/ordering of Reeves FOC supplies. Maintains all medical records and injury reports on student-athletes. Administers treatment and rehabilitative programs under the supervision of the Athletic Training Leadership Team and Team Physicians. Assigned Sport has a high communication and risk expectation, high complexity of skill and workload.

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains direct line of communication to strength and conditioning staff. Maintains inventory/ordering of Reeves FOC supplies. Maintains all medical records and injury reports on student-athletes. Administers treatment and rehabilitative programs under the supervision of the Athletic Training Leadership Team and Team Physicians. Assigned Sport has a high communication and risk expectation, high complexity of skill and workload.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Essential - Athletic Trainer for Assigned Sport Maintains all medical records and injury reports on student-athletes. Maintains direct line of communication with the Strength and Conditioning and Applied Science staffs regarding student athlete injury report and modification status. Administers treatment and rehabilitative programs, and is in charge of Return to Play process along with Director of PT. Assigned sport has a large number of contests and prepare student-athletes for high performance in sport amount of time. In sports with high complexity and skill, ATCs in this sport work with student-athletes that have occurred a number of injuries prior to enrollment. Assigned sport is moderate to high in complexity and skill - lower and upper extremity experience is needed to prevent frequency of injuries. Assigned sport is moderate to high in communication and risk- higher visibility and student-athletes have professional opportunities. ATCs with these programs must communicate with not only coaches, student-athletes and parents but also with NIL agents and advisors.

30% - Essential - Athletic Training Room Operations and Assistance: Assumes role of supervisor for Football Athletic Training Staff, facility, and overall operations in the absence of Director of Football Sports Medicine. Attends Football staff meetings in absence of Director of Football Sports Medicine. Manages the daily and weekly inventory and ordering of Sports Medicine supplies for Allen Reeves Football Operations Center. Oversees the Football Graduate Assistant/Specialist experience, goals, and special tasks. Represents the Department at University, Conference, and national organizations. Responds to inquiries. Maintains sound relations with University alumni. Undertakes special assignments and projects. Remains on-call for all sports and assists with coverage for practices and competitions for high-risk sports. Attends athletic events.

20% - Essential - Performance Team Collaboration: Manages the communication with the Football Strength and Conditioning Staff on injured or modified student athlete's plans. In charge of the upkeep of injured Student Athletes' Rehab Profiles for the Strength and Conditioning Staff. Manges the Tune Up Program development, accountability tracking, and research along side the CASL. Effective communication, collaboration with strength & conditioning coaches, nutritionist, mental health and performance. Utilize information to best support student-athletes. ATCs are required to be present for any physical activity that is required and voluntary by students, which adds a greater load.

10% - Essential - Records Keeping and Compliance: Maintains medical records and injury reports on student-athletes. Maintains the strength and conditioning injury report and rehab profiles. Ensures compliance with OSHA guidelines. Assists the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer with budget planning.

10% - Essential - Staff Oversight: Assists the Director of Football Athletic Training in the oversight of the Football Sports Medicine operations and staff/personnel. Provide guidance to Football Sports Medicine staff when necessary or instructed to by Director of FB Athletic Training. Aids in formulation of the Graduate Assistant/AT Specialist experience, goals, and special tasks planning and execution.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree - NATABOC Certification and must meet SCDHEC eligibility requirements.
Certifications - NATA Athletic Trainer
Work Experience - 5+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors Budget - Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  15% - Stand for prolonged period
  15% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  15% - Walk or move about
  45% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
  15% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
  45% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
  45% - Recognize or inspect visually
   5% - Move, transport, raise or lower
  15% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
   5% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
  45% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

   5% - Exposure to heat or cold
   5% - Wet or humid
   5% - Noise
   5% - Overnight Travel
  10% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
   5% - Exposure to dust/fumes

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 40

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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