Athletic Trainer

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Position Information

Posting Number

20250051NE

Job Title

Athletic Trainer

Number of Vacancies

1

About Murray State

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Position Information

Posting Number

20250051NE

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Job Title

Athletic Trainer

Number of Vacancies

1

About Murray State

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA/Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment

Regular Full-Time

If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week

Work Location

Murray, KY

Employment Term

12 Months

Position Type

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department

Athletics Sports Medicine

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with the administration and management of the Athletic Training Department and serves, along with the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physician(s), as part of the team responsible for the health of the student-athletes as it pertains to athletics. Serves as second in command in sports medicine. Primary sport responsibility as designated by the head Athletic Trainer.

Responsibilities & Duties

Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in daily operations of the athletic training room

Evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries

Act as liaison with academic offices concerning students and graduate assistants

Assist Head Athletic Trainer with athletic training personnel evaluations

Assist in maintaining medical records

Supervise Graduate Assistants

Coordinate summer camp coverage

Teaching up to six semester hours if applicable

Other duties as assigned

As a member of the Murray State University Athletic Department, you shall comply with all applicable

NCAA

rules and regulations as provided in the

NCAA

Division I Manual. If you are found in violation of

NCAA

regulations, you shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the

NCAA

enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant repetitive violations.

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine, Physical Education or related field required. Master’s degree required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

BOC

certification required

Must be eligible, apply for and hold a Kentucky license

Ability to work well with students, faculty, community, and media

Good communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Strong organizational skills

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Posting Date

01/14/2025

Closing Date

01/28/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

Letter of application

Resume

Three (3) references

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary

$19.00 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade

108

Work Hours

Physical Demands

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine, Physical Education or related field?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you currently have a Master's Degree?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you certified by the Board of Certification as an Athletic Trainer and also certified or eligible for certification as an athletic trainer by the Commonwealth of Kentucky?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Letter of Application 2. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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