ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

About This Job

The Sports Medicine Department at Northwestern State University, a Division I member of the NCAA and the Southland Conference, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Athletic Trainer within the intercollegiate athletic department.

Job Specification

• Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree required
  • Candidates must be fully certified as an Athletic Trainer by the BOC by start of employment
  • Must become state licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners prior to start date
  • Experience at the college level preferred
• Sport Assignments: Determined by the Director of Sports Medicine and may include other duties during the off-season

Job Duties And Other Information

• Assigned Sport: 60% of Time
  • Coverage of all games and practices
  • Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries
  • Completing necessary documentation, not limited to injury reports, referrals, medical history, drug testing, and travel with the assigned sport
• Athletic Trainer Duties: 25% of Time
  • Aid Head Athletic Trainer with daily operation of athletic training room
  • Supervision of students, treatment of athletes, necessary documentation
• Administrative Duties: 15% of Time
  • Supervise the physician visits to the athletic training room
  • Notification of athlete as to time and day of visit
  • Taking notes, assisting with physician visits, and informing Sports Medicine staff and appropriate coaching staff regarding results of the visit
  • Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer

Benefits

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.