Athletic Trainer

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Position Information

Posting Number

S01388P

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

S01388P

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Position Title

Athletic Trainer

Department

Athletics

FLSA

Salary

Not listed.

Grant Funded

No

Location

Main Campus

Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student

Staff

Number of Vacancies

3

Position Summary

Jackson State University, an

NCAA

Division I (

FCS

) member of the

NCAA

and Southwestern Athletic Conference and one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region, is accepting applications for its three (3) Athletic Trainer positions. The Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the head athletic trainer and supervises the care of student-athletes competing in the University’s athletic programs. The Athletic Trainer will have duties and responsibilities that support and provide care to all Division I student-athletes, but the position will have specific sports that will be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

| Minimum Required Education |
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Sports Science or related field. Master’s degree preferred. | | Minimum Required Experience |
Prefer one year of experience as an Athletic Trainer in the collegiate setting. | | Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications |
- Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) - Currently licensed or eligible for Athletic Trainer (AT) licensure for the state of Mississippi - Must have an NCAA Certification | | Qualifications |
Familiarity with NCAA governing rules. | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
See job duties. | | Job Duties and Responsibilities |
- Develop an overall sports medicine program for the University, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling for student-athletes. - Provide athletic training services for the University’s Division of Athletics, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary. - The position requires regular evening and/or weekend work. - Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete. - Assist with athletic training administrative duties to support the operations of the sports medicine program. - Assist with coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions. Supervision, education, and recruitment of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers Electronic recordkeeping and documentation. - Effectively communicate with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student-athletes.

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Posting Detail Information

| EEO Statement |
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status,protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. | | Background Check Statement |
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report. | | Open Date | 09/03/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled (overrides close field) | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?

   • G.E.D.
   • High School Diploma
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree
   • Specialist degree
   • Ph.D.
   • Juris Doctorate
   • None of the above

2. * Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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