Major Duties:

• Supervise the initial care, evaluation, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned sports.
• Ensure that all student-athletes are covered by appropriate primary medical insurance
• Ensure that all student-athletes have completed the requisite paperwork prior to participation in intercollegiate athletics
• Assist in the team physical process in conjunction with the team doctor
• Travel to designated events with LCU Athletics teams and when not travelling, inform home universities of athletic training needs
• Assist in maintaining a complete and financially responsible inventory of athletic training room supplies
• Maintain medical charts
• Complete injury reports, treatment logs, and progress notes
• Mentor Lubbock Christian University Athletic Training students
• Maintain a clean and sanitized training room
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong managerial and organizational skills
• Commitment to the institution’s mission and vision
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner
• Strong ability to multitask and problem solve
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Proficiency in a variety of computer applications
• Willingness to undertake innovative approaches
• Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse student and staff population
• Ability to perform well under stressful conditions
• Ability to listen critically
• BOC Athletic Trainer Certification
• Texas State License
• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or a related field
• At least one year of experience working as a Certified Athletic Trainer, preferably at the collegiate level

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

• Walk a long distance around campus and in buildings.
• Required to regularly sit and stand.
• Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail and picking up small objects.
• Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
• Lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 50+lbs.
• Work evenings and weekends

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.

About Lubbock Christian University

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The Lubbock Christian University Athletics Department honors God in competition, the classroom, and the community. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT VISION STATEMENT Lubbock Christian University Athletics strives to be a model intercollegiate program that honors God by: • Creating an atmosphere for an enhanced student-athlete experience; • Building a culture of support, trust, and respect among student-athletes and staff; and • Serving others. Lubbock Christian University is a member of NCAA Division II and is a member of the Lone Star Conference. Lubbock Christian University competes each year in the following sports: Baseball, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country, Men’s & Women’s Golf, Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track, Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track, and Volleyball. LCU also competes in Cheer which is not an NCAA sport.

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