The Indiana Fever Season Athletic Trainer will provide athletic training services to players and personnel of the Indiana Fever. This position provides critical support for the Indiana Fever organization in terms of healthcare and game day preparations, and they are expected to successfully uphold all WNBA policies, procedures, and bylaws. This position will last for the duration of the Indiana Fever season, approximately May to September.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in providing evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for athletes as commensurate with qualifications
Provide medical coverage to the team if certified during practice, shoot around, and game day in addition to court set-up for home games
Communicate athlete illness, injury, and player health complaints to the Director of Medical Services and coaching staff
Connect with sports performance staff and knowledge of strength and conditioning programs, including assisting in the coordination of group and individualized injury prevention programming
Facilitate performing sports science testing including but not limited to movement pattern analysis, Functional Movement Systems, Y-balance Test, and Landing Error Scoring System, Dynamometry
Observe and learn how to complete a medical record in the WNBA EMR
Lead the organization and management of the athletic training room including ordering supplies
Provide taping, bracing, and first aid to the players
Assist with ongoing communication with sports dietitians and sports psychologists for patient care
Aid in notifying athletes of WNBA drug testing program
Support in managing and execution of emergency action plans including communication, EMS activation, AED/CPR delivery and post-event reporting to Director of Medical Services and Head Team Physician
Responsible for adhering to all PSE and Indiana Fever policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws, and interpretations of the WNBA
Assist in packing and resupplying for road games
Act as liaison and communicate with away teams athletic training staff to ensure their needs are met
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must have a valid driver’s license
Enrolled in or graduate from a college or university in a CAATE athletic training program
Athletic Training License is preferred but not required
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is preferred but not required
CRP / AED certified

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Expected hours: 30 hours per week
Must be available to work during the evenings, weekends, and nights

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, move heavy objects, use a computer, use a telephone, speak, hear, and write.

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate and the noise level in Gainbridge Fieldhouse / game environment is usually loud. The stress level may become high during certain times of the year.

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, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.