Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures. Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders. Job Title: Athletic Trainer
Department: Athletics/Sports Medicine
Reports To: Director of Sports Medicine
Location: On-site FLSA Status: Exempt
Annual duration: 12-month Expected hours per week: Full-time,
including some nights and weekend work. Part-time hours, if applicable: N/A.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Student interns/work study.
Summary Description: Primary healthcare provider for Football.
Essential Functions: - As an intentionally Christian academic community hiring Christian educators, all employees will be expected to advance the mission, vision, and identity of Carson-Newman University as defined in university policy and expressed in our strategic plan and are expected to work as cooperative and collegial members of the University.
- The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees both on and off campus.
- Regular attendance during scheduled work hours reflects a commitment to our shared mission and the campus community.
- All work must be performed in alignment with the terms of the signed contract, if applicable.
- As Christian educators, all employees of the University should regularly attend and actively participate in a local church.
- Provide appropriate healthcare and coverage for assigned sports.
- Documentation of healthcare services via ATS (injuries, treatments, clearance status, medications, doctor's notes).
This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned and included in assessments and reviews.
Education: Completion of an Athletic Training degree from a CAATE Accredited Institution, certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, possess Athletic Training Licensure in the State of Tennessee.
Experience: N/A
Required Skills: Able to provide healthcare for student-athletes in accordance with licensure and certification standards.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to lift up to 50lbs, operate machinery such as golf cart/gator, stand for long periods time, walk/run on-field during practice or competition to reach student-athletes, and demonstrate athletic maneuvers associated with rehabilitation of injuries.