Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.

Description

This position is responsible for assisting in the development, administration, and supervision of the athletic training program for the men’s basketball and cross-country athletic programs. The position serves as a second in command, along with the other assistant athletic trainers, of the athletic training room and as supervisor in the absence of the department head. This position also assists in coordinating and executing all primary and secondary insurance claims concerning student athlete injury and treatment. We have two positions available.

Essential Job Duties

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.

Description

This position is responsible for assisting in the development, administration, and supervision of the athletic training program for the men’s basketball and cross-country athletic programs. The position serves as a second in command, along with the other assistant athletic trainers, of the athletic training room and as supervisor in the absence of the department head. This position also assists in coordinating and executing all primary and secondary insurance claims concerning student athlete injury and treatment. We have two positions available.

Essential Job Duties

• Observe and evaluate the health status of student athletes during practices and competitions;
• Make referrals to team physicians;
• Provide direct supervision over all men’s sports;
• Provide direct supervision over all men's basketball practices/workouts;
• Travel with men’s basketball team to and from all competitions;
• Oversight for the health and wellness of men’s and women’s cross-country programs;
• Assist in maintaining health records of all student athletes using the athletic training room;
• Assist in the supervision of graduate assistants and student employees;
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures;
• Assist in the administration of drug-screening programs for all student athletes;
• Assist in the administration of insurance coverage for all student athletes, both domestic and international;
• Assist the department head, coworkers, and team physicians in pre-participation physical examinations;
• Assist in determining and maintaining proper coverage for all sports;
• Work with the team physicians in determining an athlete's status of return to play to their respective sport;
• Assist in coordinating with health services regarding the health status of the student athletes;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health/Physical Education or Athletic Training is required;
• Master’s degree is preferred;
• Collegiate-level athletic training experience is strongly preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Certified;
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Alabama, required;
• Current and ongoing CPR certification is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a resume and provide contact information for at least three professional references at the time of application. For questions or assistance, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.

We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.