An Athletic Trainer, or Athletic Therapist, works alongside medical professionals, Coaches and Athletes to review the medical condition of Athletes and develop a health plan to meet the Athlete’s diet and fitness goals. Their main duties include analyzing and diagnosing Athletes’ injuries, designing customized nutrition and exercise plans and building rehabilitation and training programs to help Athletes recover from injuries.
Athletic Trainer powinien być w stanie wypełniać różne obowiązki i odpowiedzialności. Poniżej przedstawiono niektóre obowiązki i odpowiedzialności, które Athletic Trainer powinien być w stanie wykonywać:
- Attending sports events to provide the needed on-site care
- Conducting athlete intake assessments and maintaining medical records for all athletes
- Coordinating with the management to maintain equipment inventory
- Attending annual conferences and weekly staff meetings
- Developing customized treatment plans and making appropriate recommendations for ideal steps in athlete care
- Handling clerical tasks such as assisting with budgets, restocking supplies and maintaining inventory
- Designing rehabilitation and training programs for athletes
Konkurencyjny Athletic Trainer będzie miał pewne umiejętności i kwalifikacje, w tym:
- Teamwork, particularly in a medical setting
- Excellent verbal communication
- Professionalism
- Ability to create a safe and productive environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Supply management skills
- Scheduling skills
- Organizational skills
