2024 Training Camp Intern - Athletic Training

Title:

Intern – Athletic Training (Training Camp)

FLSA Status:

Hourly, Non-exempt

Department:

Athletic Training

Reports to:

Executive Director of Player Health 

Education:

·   Completion of or in pursuit of Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year accredited college or university required.

·   Actively seeking NATA and LAT certifications/licenses required.

·   Current CPR and first-aid certification required.

Skills Required:

·   Must be detailed-oriented and possess ability to work under pressure and with deadlines. 

·   Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as on an individual basis as situation dictates.

·   Proficiency in athletic preventive taping techniques.

·   Basic knowledge and experience in coordination and management of rehabilitation of injured athletes.

·   Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-energy environment.

·   Effective verbal and written communication skills.

·   Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships within Football Operations.

·   Excellent attention to detail and an ability to produce high-quality, accurate work within designated deadlines.

·   Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information.

·   Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software.

·   Ability and internal drive to demonstrate a winning attitude and a strong work ethic in the performance of all job responsibilities.

·   Job requires walking around and standing for prolonged periods of time in various Club premises in and around NRG Stadium and NRG Park, as may be assigned.

Basic Function:

Assist Athletic Training personnel in all aspects of treating injuries and managing rehabilitation of professional football players.

Job Function (duties and responsibilities):

Training room responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

·   Stock and maintain training department supplies.

·   Provide rehabilitation and medical treatment and care to athletes as directed by the Director of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Head Athletic Trainer.

·   Assist in transporting players to and from medical appointments for home games.

·   Assist in transporting players to and from practices.

·   Assist in preventive taping of athletes.

·   Assist in maintaining a clean and sanitary athletic training room.

·   Assist in recording of athlete injuries for workers compensation reports.

·   Unpack, restock and rotate the training room supplies as needed.

·   Assist in loading and unloading travel trucks.

Gameday responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·   Attend and participate in all home and away games as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Head Athletic Trainer.

·   Assist players with pre-game stretching and warming up in locker room.

·   Maintain sideline discipline.

·   Work with officials assigned to player uniform code.

·   Perform as Club player uniform code representative.

·   Assist coaches as necessary.

·   Compile list of all infractions committed, and penalties received in games.

Player practice responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·   Attend and participate in all team practices.

·   Keep all coolers filled with Gatorade.

·   Assist in set-up and breakdown of practice field.

·   Assist in keeping players 20 yards behind line of scrimmage during any team practice drill.

·   Provide down/distance and field position script to chain crew for practice.

·   Assist Athletic Training staff with sideline rehabilitation of players unable to practice.

·   Administer player strength workouts as instructed by Strength and Conditioning coaches.

·   Perform various other duties as may be requested from time to time by the Director of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Head Athletic Trainer.

·   Position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and/or at NRG Stadium/NRG Park as may be assigned and not in a telecommuting manner.

Travel Requirements:

Travel with team to all out-of-town scrimmages, games and practices as directed by the Director of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Head Athletic Trainer.