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JOB TITLE
Assistant Athletic Trainer
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The position will assist the Head Athletic Trainer with all aspects of the sports medicine program. The position is responsible for working with the Head Athletic Trainer to develop the overall sports medicine program, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling of student-athletes. The position will be responsible for sport-specific duties, including attending team practices and home and away competitions and providing primary injury management for team members. The position will also assist with a drug education program, assist in fundraising, and perform other duties as assigned by the director of athletics.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
Athletic Training Room
Evaluate and assist with athletic injuries
Treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
Practice and Game Coverage
Supervise practice and games for player safety
Manage and treat athletic injuries
Follow rules and guidelines set by the NAIA and Sun Conference Management
Ensuring that all emergency procedures are updated and shared with athletic trainers and coaching staff
Ensuring that all coaching staff members have active CPR, First Aid, and Blood-Borne Pathogen training
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Three years of athletic training experience
In lieu of a degree, we may consider an appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree.
Six (6) years of progressive experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Strong knowledge of NAIA and Sun Conference compliance requirements, eligibility rules, and reporting expectations.
Understanding of student-athlete development, academic support practices, and safe training standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to instruct, motivate, and mentor student-athletes.
Ability to recruit high-performing athletes through relationship-building, evaluation, and talent identification.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure, particularly during practice and competitive play.
Ability to foster a culture of respect, accountability, teamwork, and academic success.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:
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