This position will provide the interns with hands-on experience in the field of athletic training. The intern's primary responsibility will be to act as a student athletic trainer. Tasks will include game preparations, coverage of athletic practices and contests, assisting Head Athletic Trainer with athlete treatment and rehabilitation sessions, updating computer database, maintaining accurate medical files, maintenance of treatment areas, and annual inventory of supplies. Special projects may include display designs and exhibitor coordination for Wellness Fair. Interns will be required to attend bi-monthly training sessions where injury evaluation, emergency procedures, treatment techniques, and taping skills will be taught.
Attendance is required a two practices and one game per week.
This internship will be within the general area of biology. Intern will provide assistance with a variety of special projects focusing on leadership development programs and other grant projects.