Athletic Trainer
Alton River Dragons
2 hours ago
Internship
On-site
Alton, Illinois, United States
Who We Are:
We are the Alton River Dragons Baseball team, a Prospect League summer collegiate wood-bat baseball league. We believe in providing a great workplace for our staff and interns, while delivering a first-class entertainment experience to our guests.
We are the Alton River Dragons Baseball team, a Prospect League summer collegiate wood-bat baseball league. We believe in providing a great workplace for our staff and interns, while delivering a first-class entertainment experience to our guests.
The Alton River Dragons are seeking a dedicated and qualified Athletic Trainer for the upcoming summer season. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in collegiate summer baseball, providing comprehensive athletic training services to our student-athletes. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the health, safety, and peak performance of our team throughout the season.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Provide daily athletic training services including injury prevention, assessment, immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation for all players.
- Cover all team practices, home games, and away games, as well as any team-related events.
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all player injuries and treatments.
- Communicate effectively with players, coaches, team physicians, and other medical personnel regarding player health status and return-to-play protocols.
- Develop and implement injury prevention programs.
- Manage and maintain athletic training supplies and equipment, ensuring a well-stocked and organized athletic training room.
- Implement emergency action plans and provide immediate care for acute injuries.
- Ensure compliance with all league rules, NATA guidelines, and state regulations related to athletic training.
- Assist with pre-participation physical examinations and health screenings.
- Travel with the team for all away games during the season.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the Board of Certification (BOC).
- Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure in Illinois.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited athletic training program.
- Previous experience working with baseball or other collegiate/professional sports teams is preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, and travel with the team for the duration of the season (typically late May through early August).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical judgments and respond effectively to emergency situations.
- Physical ability to perform duties, including lifting and moving equipment, and assisting injured athletes.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.