Assistant Athletic Trainer

Ryan Gunn MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT, CES
Head Athletic Trainer
(267) 810-3650
gunn@erskine.edu

Assistant Athletic Trainer

About Erskine College

At the heart of Erskine College is its Christian identity. The mission of Erskine College is to glorify God
as a Christian academic community where students integrate knowledge and faith, equipped to
flourish as whole persons prepared for lives of service, leadership, and influence through the pursuit
of undergraduate liberal arts, graduate, and seminary education.

Erskine College is a member of Conference Carolinas in NCAA Division II.

Description

Ryan Gunn MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT, CES
Head Athletic Trainer
(267) 810-3650
gunn@erskine.edu

Assistant Athletic Trainer

About Erskine College

At the heart of Erskine College is its Christian identity. The mission of Erskine College is to glorify God
as a Christian academic community where students integrate knowledge and faith, equipped to
flourish as whole persons prepared for lives of service, leadership, and influence through the pursuit
of undergraduate liberal arts, graduate, and seminary education.

Erskine College is a member of Conference Carolinas in NCAA Division II.

Description

Erskine College seeks a Full-Time Assistant Athletic Trainer for the 2026-27 Athletic Year. Primary
responsibilities include providing athletic training services to Erskine College Athletes. The candidate will
also be expected to aid in the daily operation of the Erskine College Athletic Training Facility. This
includes maintaining supply inventory, maintaining athlete medical records on ATS injury tracking
software, and other duties as assigned. The candidate will be expected to act as a preceptor for the
Health Science undergraduate program. The candidate is expected to uphold and agree with the mission
statement of the college.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Degree from a CAATE-accredited institution
• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field is preferred
• Entry Level to 1+ years of athletic training experience. Experience at the collegiate level preferred
• BOC certified
• SC state certification or eligible for certification in the state
• Certified as a professional rescuer by the American Heart Association or an equivalent certification

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting Head Athletic Trainer with:

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Coverage of athletic practices and games, home and away, including set up, pre- and post-game
treatments, response to injuries through field evaluations and first aid (this will include weekends
and possible holidays) as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for
student-athletes
Administer emergency care & first aid to injured athletes
Apply protective devices such as taping, bandaging, or bracing
Communicate with athletes and coaches about the injury and the athlete’s participation status
Arrange and communicate medical appointments between physicians and athletes
Assist in record keeping and documentation for files using Athletic Trainer System (ATS)
Assist with daily functions of the Athletic Training Room
Assist with supervision of student workers/interns in the Athletic Training Room

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• Other duties as assigned

Other Qualifications:

• The ability to understand and embrace Erskine’s authentically Christian mission statement and
positively share it within the duties of the position. Therefore, candidates who seek employment at
Erskine College must be professing Christians who are committed to exploring the intersection of faith
and learning with students.

Compensation includes the following:
• Salary based on experience and qualifications. Minimum starting salary of $50,000
• Benefits package as provided by Erskine College
• Payment of national and state dues
• Funding for continuing education/professional development

Application Process

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, a resumé, and a list of three professional references to
Ryan Gunn MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT, CES at gunn@erskine.edu . Applications will be accepted until the position
is filled with plans to fill the position by July 1, 2026. An online job application will be required to ensure
full consideration for employment. The online application can be found at Employment Opportunities -
Erskine College.

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