"Assistant Athletic Trainer"

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

Open Date
07/23/2025

Open Until Filled
No

EEO Statement

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.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)