Assistant Athletic Trainer

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| Job Title | Assistant Athletic Trainer | | FLSA Status | Exempt | | Posted Salary Range | Commensurate with Experience | | Employment Status | Full Time | | Department | Athletic Training | | Job Summary |
The incumbent assists the Certified Athletic Trainer in preventing, examining and treating athlete’s injuries. He/he also assists with the supervision and coordination of the University’s sports medicine program.

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Posting Details

Position Information

| Job Title | Assistant Athletic Trainer | | FLSA Status | Exempt | | Posted Salary Range | Commensurate with Experience | | Employment Status | Full Time | | Department | Athletic Training | | Job Summary |
The incumbent assists the Certified Athletic Trainer in preventing, examining and treating athlete’s injuries. He/he also assists with the supervision and coordination of the University’s sports medicine program.

| | Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
Knowledge of a large range of medical problems

Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

Good computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite

Good organizational skills

Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines

Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and multi-task  | | Essential Job Functions |

• Assist with planning, developing and implementing the athletic training program which includes preventing, assessing, rehabilitating and treating all injuries that the student-athletes may acquire while playing for any of the 15 sports (250 + student-athletes).
• Assist with running a proper health care facility with the proper working equipment, materials and supplies needed to comply with NATA standards.
• Assist with developing 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 athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
• Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating athletic training staff and students for athletic training services of all team practices and athletic competitions
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program
• Record keeping and documentation | | Qualifications | | | Licensing and Certifications |
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (or ability to achieve these certifications within 30 days of hire)

Valid Mississippi Driver’s License  |

Physical Requirements

| Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas | | | Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds | Occasionally | | Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds | | | Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds | | | Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds | | | Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds | | | Travel | Occasionally | | Extended Work Hours | Occasionally |

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S1140 | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Location | Lorman | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Open Date | 07/23/2025 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | No | | EEO Statement |

Alcorn State University

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Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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