Assistant Athletic Trainer

This position is responsible for assisting in the development, administration, and supervision of the athletic training program designated by the associate athletic director for sports medicine.  This position also assists in coordinating and executing all primary and secondary insurance claims concerning student athlete injury and treatment. Final title (Assistant Trainer, Assistant Head Trainer, Associate Head Trainer), salary grade, and salary will be determined by the selected candidate's education and experience.  Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Observe and evaluate the health status of student athletes during practices and competitions;
• Make referrals to team physicians;
• Provide direct supervision over baseball and men’s/women’s cross country programs;
• Provide direct supervision overall baseball practices/workouts;
• Travel with baseball team to and from all competitions;
• Provide oversight for the health and wellness of the men’s/women’s cross country and baseball programs;
• Assist in maintaining health records of all student athletes using the athletic training room;
• Assist in the supervision of graduate assistants and student employees;
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures;
• Assist in the administration of drug-screening programs for all student athletes;
• Assist in the administration of insurance coverage for all student athletes, both domestic and international;
• Assist the department head, coworkers, and team physicians in pre-participation physical examinations;
• Assist in determining and maintaining proper coverage for all sports;
• Work with the team physicians in determining an athlete's status of return to play to their respective sport;
• Assist in coordinating with health services regarding the health status of the student athletes;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

To be determined.

• Bachelor's degree in health/physical education or athletic training is required;
• Master’s degree is preferred;
• Collegiate-level athletic training experience is strongly preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Certified, required;
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Alabama, required; 
• Current and ongoing CPR certification is required.

Applicants must upload a resume and provide contact information for at least three professional references at the time of application.  For questions, please email [email protected] or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2.  Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.