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.
Một Athletic Trainer phải có khả năng hoàn thành nhiều nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm khác nhau. Sau đây là một số nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm mà một Athletic Trainer phải có khả năng thực hiện:
- 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
Một Athletic Trainer cạnh tranh sẽ có một số kỹ năng và trình độ nhất định, bao gồm:
- 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
