Assistant Athletic Trainer Intern

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Professional Intern

Requisition ID

req25454

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Professional Intern

Requisition ID

req25454

Working Title

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Assistant Athletic Trainer Intern

Position Grade

09

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico is located in the high desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico and is a Division I FBS institution competing in the Mountain West conference. Albuquerque sits at the base of the beautiful Sandia Mountains. It is home to nature's most beautiful sunrise, sunsets, and Southwest natural attractions. Albuquerque is known for its blue skies and on average 310 sunny days. You will find hot air balloons floating through blue skies along with the largest Balloon Fiesta in the world. Campus is just minutes away with easy access to the local International Sunport Airport. Area attractions consist of national and state parks; tent rocks, white sands, and Carlsbad Caverns to name a few. Santa Fe engulfed with history and culture is a short train ride or drive away. This is a semi-entry level position. The assistant athletic trainer intern will provide athletic training services under the direction of a team physician and reports to the director of sports medicine. This position will start as early as July 1st. Possible position assignments could include but are subject to change:FootballSwimmingSoccerTrackGolf Competitive salary for an entry level position with full benefits. Reimbursement/full payment for NATA dues, BOC fees, and state licensure fees. The assistant athletic trainer intern will assist the sports medicine staff in day-to-day operations. Work schedule will be non-standard, which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight team travel. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: ·         Coordination of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic related injury and illness ·         Maintain timely and accurate medical records ·         Coordinate referrals to team physician and medical specialist when appropriate ·         Serve as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, physicians, and parents ·         Preceptor duties within UNM’s athletic training education program ·         Daily operation and maintenance of sports medicine facilities ·         Daily practice, home game coverage, and travel with assigned team ·         Administrative duties as assigned by director of sports medicine ·         Maintain continuing education according to the requirements of the Board of Certification and the New Mexico Board of Athletic Trainers ·         Abide by the rules as set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Mountain West Conference ·         Develop and distribute visiting team information ·         Perform miscellaneous related duties See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Must present transcripts prior to a formal offer being extended.Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.This is a fixed-term position, typically up to 24 months.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree obtained no earlier than 24 months prior to the date of hire; no previous work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications: Bachelors and/or master’s degree in athletic trainingCurrent BOC certificationPossession of CPR/AED CertificationPossession of or eligibility for New Mexico state licensure

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Athletics Training Room (925F1)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

05/31/2025

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

$17.39 Hourly

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

5/22/2023

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach cover letter, resume, and three supervisory references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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