Assistant Athletic Trainer

Duties

Prevention

• Assist with scheduling and organizing team pre-participation physicals and review of athletes’ health history.  Assist team physician(s).


• Oversee selection of proper fitting plus maintenance of protective equipment, including the use of adhesive tape, bandages, and orthoses.


• Reduce and control environmental hazards, thereby creating a safe environment.


• Advise the coaching staff of general and specific health practices, training activities and programs.


• In cooperation with the Strength and Conditioning Coach, advise the coaching staff of appropriate weight training programs.  Set restrictions for Athletes at Risk.


• Plan and implement preventative exercise programs for University of San Diego Student Athletes.


• Practice Universal Precautions (OSHA) when exposed to bodily fluids.

Recognition and Eval...