"Assistant Athletic Trainer (Contingent II)"

Job Details

Job Posting: JR101188 Assistant Athletic Trainer (Contingent II) (Open)

Department: Athletic Training, JM

Position Type: Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date: 09-15-2025

Job Description: Under the general supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, provides physical therapy and assists in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Provides trainer coverage of athletic activities, organizes orthopedic clinics, advises on prevention and care of athletic injuries, and team-teaches athletic training classes. Supervises student trainers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head AT with the development of programs for care prevention treatment and rehabilitation in injuries to student-athletes and club sports teams.
• Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge and expertise in the field of athletic training by regularly attending workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Assist the Head AT with the hiring, training and supervision of assistant athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers and all athletic training support personnel.
• Assist Head AT with the coordination of medical care for BSU student-athletes; evaluate injuries and referral to a physician when necessary.
• Game and practice coverage (emergency care) as necessary.
• Administer first aid to injured student-athletes.
• Coordinated and conduct rehabilitation programs for injured student-athletes.
• Maintain adequate injury, treatment and rehabilitation records.
• Counsel student-athletes to seek appropriate medical assistance and/or surgery.
• Work under the supervision of the designated team physician.
• Inventory/ stocking and control of all athletic training equipment.
• Work with Head AT on the submission of an annual budget request.
• Assist Head AT, athletic administration, and coaches in the development of an educational program geared to improving the social awareness of the student athletes. This includes drug and alcohol prevention, HIV prevention, STDs, violence prevention, etc.
• Work with Head AT for care and supervision of the athletic training room and all equipment therein (i.e. golf cart, ice machine, electronic modalities, etc.)
• Assist with the supervision of safety factors involved with all playing areas by ensuring that all undue hazards are eliminated.
• Assist the Head AT with the development and implementation of an emergency plan for the athletic department with coordinated medical coverage for home events; determine and ensure the acquisition of safety equipment and supplies.
• Serve on campus, division, and college-wide committees as necessary.
• Serve as a BSU representative for all NCAA and institutional drug programs, managing all administrative duties associated with the program as necessary.
• Manage with the HEAD AT the CPR requirements for all staff members of the athletics department.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good Interpersonal and communication skills.
• An appreciation of a culturally diverse student population; ability to initiate and manage services and programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• NATA/BOC certification required.
• Maryland License in athletic training required.
• CPR certified required.

Conditions of Employment:

• Some overnight and weekends required.
• Travel Required.

Additional Job Information: Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.