Assistant Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

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. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information, is not available for most faculty positions.

Description

This position is responsible for assisting in the development, administration, and supervision of the athletic training program for the baseball and men’s and women’s cross country athletic programs. This position also assists in coordinating and executing all primary and secondary insurance claims concerning student athlete injury and treatment.

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 baseball and men’s/women’s cross country programs;
• Provide direct supervision overall baseball practices/workouts;
• Travel with baseball team to and from all competitions;
• Provide oversight for the health and wellness of the men’s/women’s cross country and baseball 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;

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. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information, is not available for most faculty positions.

Description

This position is responsible for assisting in the development, administration, and supervision of the athletic training program for the baseball and men’s and women’s cross country athletic programs. This position also assists in coordinating and executing all primary and secondary insurance claims concerning student athlete injury and treatment.

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 baseball and men’s/women’s cross country programs;
• Provide direct supervision overall baseball practices/workouts;
• Travel with baseball team to and from all competitions;
• Provide oversight for the health and wellness of the men’s/women’s cross country and baseball 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.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

To be determined.

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, required; - 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, 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. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

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