Athletic Trainer

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Athletic Trainer

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Position Details

Position Information

Position

Athletic Trainer

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Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Position Summary

New Mexico Highlands University, a Division II member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, has an opening for an Athletic Trainer beginning August 2024. This is a twelve month full time position. This job does require weekends, nights, travel, and observed school holidays. Candidates to be considered for this position must be

NATA

BOC

certified prior to being hired as well as having a current

BLS

or Professional Rescuer

CPR

/

AED

certification. They must also have or be eligible to obtain New Mexico Athletic Trainer licensure within 30 days of employment. Possible sport assignments could include men’s and women’s basketball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, women’s track, softball, or assistance with football. The application process will require a cover letter, resume, and a minimum of three professional references.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily operations for the athletic training room and the following:

• Sport team responsibilities/assignments as specified by Director of Athletic Training communication with coaches and student athletes of assigned teams.

• Coordinating with physicians/medical personnel on care of student-athletes.

• Injury reporting, documentation, and maintenance of athlete’s medical records

• Taking inventory and restocking medical supplies

• Ensuring safety of patients and staff through enforcement of safety procedures.

• Maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training room as a medical facility.

• Additional administrative duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

• Continued education in sports medicine and maintaining good standing with

NATA

Board of Certification

• Other duties as specified by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in athletic training or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and training

• Experience with administrative and organizational duties

Experience with advanced manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in athletic training or related field.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

• Certification and good standing with the National Athletic Trainer’s Board of Certification prior to start date.

• Eligible for licensure or current license for the state of New Mexico prior to start date.

• Sensitivity to student-athlete issues.

• Current

BLS

or Professional Rescuer First

CPR

Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to meet multiple demands in a high-volume, fast-paced

ATR

environment.

• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required for working with a diverse group of patients, clinical staff, administrators, athletic staff, and visitors.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion handling sensitive matters involving patients.

• Computer literacy, including working knowledge of word processing programs.

• Ability to work with and in a diverse environment.

• Comfort working in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently with multiple team assignments.

• advocate for proper health care of student athletes

-experience with rehabilitation of athletic injuries

• demonstrated success in patient confidentiality

Physical Demands

Lifting 0-50 pounds……………………………………………………..….Daily

Standing for Long periods of time….…………………………..……….Daily

Walking…………………………………………………………………………..Frequently

Bending……………………………………………………………………….Frequently

Squatting…………………………………………………………………..…Frequently

Kneeling……………………………………………………………………….Frequently

Prolonged use of computer……………………………………………….Occasionally

Working Environment

Work is in an indoor/outdoor setting

Work with frequent interruptions.

Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, Noise level is typically loud

Pay Rate

Commensurate with Experience

Work Location/Campus Center

Las Vegas, NM Campus

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, 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. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.

For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu

Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity:

Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | AS888P | | Open Date | 07/24/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
A complete online application must include: 1) Letter of interest/cover letter; 2) Resume; 3) Names, telephone numbers and email address of three (3) professional references in online application; 4) copies of unofficial transcripts. Candidates who are invited for on-campus interviews will be required to submit official transcripts. References will be contacted in conjunction with on-campus interview. Upload required materials with online application. For disabled access or services, call (505) 454-3242 or contact Human Resources at hr@nmhu.edu NMHU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | | Quick Link | https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings... |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

3. How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest 2. Resume 3. List of Three Professional References with Name, Address and E-Mail Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree

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