Athletic Trainer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury management, injury treatment, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes. Provide athletic training services for the University’s athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary. Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete. Responsible for the formation of the University’s athletic training staff, including hiring, training and supervision of assistant/associate athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers and student athletic trainers.

Salary:

$35,000-41,000 Annually

Education:

 To become an Athletic Trainer you will need your bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and 4 – 5 years professional experience. Master’s degree preferred 2 – 3 years professional experience. Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC). State Athletic Training Licensure and that’s pretty much it.

 

Reflection:

To me this job will be one of the jobs I want because I love soccer, so if I don’t make it to pro I would rather like to become a Athletic Trainer to help kids achieve their dreams and help them when theiy are hurt. So basically I would also want this job because of the pay is so good and time in school is a little.