Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Employer
- Alcorn State University
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 2, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Physical Education, Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
Athletic Training
Job Summary
The Assistant Athletic trainer assists the Head Athletic Trainer in preventing, examining and treating athlete’s injuries. They also help provide therapy to athlete’s who are recovering from injuries to rebuild strength and avoid further injury.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills
• Be able to work in a professional environment
• Interact effectively with diverse populations; the capacity to work independently, and as part of a team
• Demonstrate a commitment to the education of athletic training students
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and a commitment to continuing education
• Athletic trainers must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems.
• Think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : (ex: duties that are essential to performing the job with or without an accommodation)
• Assist with planning, developing and implementing the athletic training program which includes preventing, assessing, rehabilitating and treating all injuries that the student-athletes may acquire while playing for any of the 15 sports (250 + student-athletes).
• Assist with running a proper health care facility with the proper working equipment, materials and supplies needed to comply with NATA standards.
• Assist with developing overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes
• Provide athletic training services for the University’s athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
• Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating athletic training staff and students for athletic training services of all team practices and athletic competitions
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program
• Record keeping and documentation
Qualifications
• BS degree (Master’s preferred) in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related
Licensing and Certifications
• CPR, First Aid, AED Certification or ability to achieve these certifications within 30 days of employment
• Valid Driver’s License
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Licensing and Certifications
CPR, First Aid, NATA Certifications
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Travel
Occasionally
Extended Work Hours
Occasionally
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S827
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
06/02/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
Athletic Training
Job Summary
The Assistant Athletic trainer assists the Head Athletic Trainer in preventing, examining and treating athlete’s injuries. They also help provide therapy to athlete’s who are recovering from injuries to rebuild strength and avoid further injury.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills
• Be able to work in a professional environment
• Interact effectively with diverse populations; the capacity to work independently, and as part of a team
• Demonstrate a commitment to the education of athletic training students
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and a commitment to continuing education
• Athletic trainers must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems.
• Think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : (ex: duties that are essential to performing the job with or without an accommodation)
• Assist with planning, developing and implementing the athletic training program which includes preventing, assessing, rehabilitating and treating all injuries that the student-athletes may acquire while playing for any of the 15 sports (250 + student-athletes).
• Assist with running a proper health care facility with the proper working equipment, materials and supplies needed to comply with NATA standards.
• Assist with developing overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes
• Provide athletic training services for the University’s athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
• Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating athletic training staff and students for athletic training services of all team practices and athletic competitions
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program
• Record keeping and documentation
Qualifications
• BS degree (Master’s preferred) in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related
Licensing and Certifications
• CPR, First Aid, AED Certification or ability to achieve these certifications within 30 days of employment
• Valid Driver’s License
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Licensing and Certifications
CPR, First Aid, NATA Certifications
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Travel
Occasionally
Extended Work Hours
Occasionally
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S827
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
06/02/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
- Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
Company
A great educational choice, Alcorn State University in Mississippi is a place of purpose, history, and discovery, and the nation's oldest, land-grant HBCU
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