Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education & Experience

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Division: Office of the President

Academic Unit: Office of the President

Department: Athletics

Agency Website: www.vsu.edu

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Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education & Experience

Agency: Virginia State University

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Location: Virginia State University

Division: Office of the President

Academic Unit: Office of the President

Department: Athletics

Agency Website: www.vsu.edu

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Assistant Athletic Trainer Will:

Create a positive, healthy and safe environment for all student-athletes within the athletic programs;

Be required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Virginia State University, National Athletic Trainers Association, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA);

Assist the agency and/or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor;

Complete all other duties as assigned by Associate VP for Intercollegiate Athletics. Provide good customer service to our students, faculty/staff and constituents.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for Entry:

* Must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited university/college;

* Must have and maintain certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA);

* Must have and maintain certification in CPR/AED;

* Must be licensed by the Board of Medicine;

Must be knowledgeable of providing first aid and preventative medical attention, and rehab, to student-athletes as well as the ability to provide instruction on self-care;

Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures;

Must have the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations;

Must be able to work in a diverse and team setting while having the ability to attract student-athletes to VSU;

Must be able to drive a State vehicle to transport student-athletes;

Must have a valid Virginia Driver's License within 60 days of hire, as well as an acceptable driving record;

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends and travel on university business as assigned;

Must be computer literate;

Must be willing to display good customer service internally and externally.

Additional Considerations:

Master's degree is a plus.

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