Our Athletic Trainer job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Athletic Trainer role
An athletic trainer is responsible for preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses. They create individualized treatment plans, provide rehabilitation, and give advice on injury prevention to athletes.
Role Purpose
The purpose of an Athletic Trainer is to provide preventative care, emergency response, clinical evaluation, assessment, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions to athletes, while promoting their overall physical well-being. Athletic Trainers collaborate with physicians to develop and implement rehabilitation plans and treatments, as well as providing educational resources to athletes, coaches, and other staff. They also work to prevent injuries through proper conditioning and stretching programs, as well as evaluating and advising on the proper use of protective equipment.
Athletic Trainer Summary
Athletic Trainer Job Summary
An Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing preventative care, emergency care and rehabilitation for athletes of all ages. This position involves evaluating injuries, developing treatment plans, providing therapeutic treatments, and monitoring progress. Athletic Trainers also educate athletes about their sports injuries, proper nutrition, and exercise techniques to help them prevent future injuries. They must be knowledgeable in CPR, First Aid, and other emergency medical techniques. This position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Athletic Trainer Duties
- Provide preventative care and treatment for injuries and illnesses
- Develop rehabilitation plans and treatment goals
- Maintain medical records
- Provide advice and education on injury prevention
- Administer therapeutic modalities
- Communicate with coaches, athletes, and physicians
- Monitor and implement safety regulations
Athletic Trainer Skills
- Knowledge of injury prevention and management
- Ability to assess and diagnose injuries
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Excellent customer service
- Ability to multitask
Athletic Trainer Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in athletic training
- Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association
- Knowledge of sports-related injuries, prevention, and treatment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with athletes of all ages and abilities
Personal Traits
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Knowledge of athletic training and health care
- Ability to work with a variety of people