Skip to main content

This job has expired

Coordinator of Athletic Training

Employer
University of Mississippi
Location
Mississippi, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 8, 2023

Job Details



Definition of Class

This position coordinates and manages activities and services associated with athletic training for programs offered through the Department of Campus Recreation.

Examples of Work Performed

⦁ Provides onsite athletic training coverage for injuries and illnesses at Sport Club home events, Intramural Sports special events, Summer Youth Camp, and other departmental events
⦁ Reviews and follows-up with all Sport Club incident reports, submits referrals to the University Health center as needed, maintains detailed athlete records, and prepares reports as requested.
⦁ Minimizes the risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies for sport club athletes.
⦁ Coordinates appointment-based evaluations, treatment, referrals, and acute injury management for during Athletic Training Suite clinic hours.
⦁ Coordinates ImPact baseline and postinjury concussion testing in partnership with the University of Mississippi Center for Health and Sports Performance.
⦁ Ensures adherence to the concussion protocol and Return to Play policy for Intramural Sports & Sport Club participants in partnership with the Student Health Center.
⦁ Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating student employees, including graduate assistant and undergraduate students.
⦁ Assists with coordinating the Sport Club Safety Officer Program
⦁ Assists with minimizing the risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies for sport club athletes.
⦁ Assists with coordinating departmental CPR/First Aid/AED training courses, maintaining certification records, and creating departmental risk management training materials.
⦁ Makes recommendations concerning operational budgets, purchasing, and inventory.
⦁ Assists in establishing and implementing short-term and long-range objectives for the Department of Campus Recreation, including compilation of data and reporting of programmatic statistics, as well as assessment of student learning and program outcomes.
⦁ Represents the Department of Campus Recreation and The University of Mississippi on various committees, boards, and associations.
⦁ Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Responsible for the health and safety of program participants through preventative measures, onsite and post-injury care, and upholding industry standards.
2. Assists in the supervision and training of student staff, graduate assistants, and sport club athletes.
3. Performs programmatic administrative responsibilities

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Sports Administration or a related field from a college or university.

AND

Licensure/Certification:

Must possess and maintain Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) certification at the time of application submission or be currently enrolled in an Athletic Training program with successful completion of the BOC certification exam prior to the anticipated start date.

Must obtain, or be able to obtain, Mississippi State Board of Health for Athletic Training License within 30 days of employment.

Must possess and maintain CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment) and CPR/ First Aid/AED Instructor certification (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment)

Substitution Statement:
Related experience may be substituted for education on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Company

Ole Miss II

Founded in 1848, The University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. The University of Mississippi embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and seeks to empower all members of the University community.

The university’s path to becoming the flagship university it is today has been marked by two decades of accelerated growth and prosperity. Student enrollment at UM has increased over 40 percent over the past seven years — illustrating the growing reputation and national draw of the university. We were the 10th-fastest growing university among public doctoral institutions over the period of 2005–2015. Over the past few years, the university has instituted dynamic new academic programs and greatly expanded its campuses with the completion of multiple major construction projects.  The 2018 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of Best (Undergraduate) Colleges and Universities ranked the University of Mississippi No. 73 in the Top Public National Universities category.  The rankings reflect 15 indicators of academic excellence, including faculty resources, financial resources, and undergraduate academic reputation.  In 2016, indicating a major milestone, the university was elevated to the Carnegie R1 Highest Research Activity classification — placing it in the top 2.5 percent of colleges and universities nationwide. 

For ten consecutive years, The University of Mississippi has been voted by our staff as one of the great colleges to work for in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s survey, and has been widely recognized as one of the most beautiful campuses in America by Newsweek, the Princeton Review and USA Today. Sometimes called the “Cultural Mecca of the South,” Oxford has been the home of William Faulkner, John Grisham, Willie Morris, Barry Hannah and many more outstanding writers. In recent years, it has become known for its award-winning chefs and restaurateurs. Oxford is often recommended by many publications as a bucket list place to visit.

We build leaders, serve our community and our neighbors, and compete to win. We are a literary mecca, a research center, a launchpad for careers across the professions, a home away from home, and so much more. We are Ole Miss.

Committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce, the university offers competitive salaries and benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service.

The University of Mississippi offers exciting opportunities for career development and continuous learning. Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and benefits just around the corner—no matter which department you’re a part of. It’s an exciting place to build a meaningful career at any level.

Our University, like all institutions, is only as strong as our people. Our faculty, staff, and students represent an exceptional group of people with a rich diversity of talents and backgrounds. There’s no better place to start a great career than in Oxford, Mississippi.

Ole Miss

 

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert