Assistant Athletic Trainer (Track & Field/Cross Country)

The University of Southern Mississippi•Hattiesburg, MS

52d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer specializing in Track & Field/Cross Country. This full-time staff position involves working closely with the Head Athletics Trainer and the athletic training staff in the daily operations of the athletic training room. The role includes comprehensive medical healthcare for student-athletes, direct supervision of student athletic trainers, and assisting with the medical needs of the Track and Field/Cross Country Team and other assigned teams, along with administrative duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Athletic Training Education with NATABOC certification.
Two to four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPR Certification.
Must be eligible for licensure through the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees or organizations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in sport management, science, business, or other related field.

Responsibilities

Assist in the daily operations of the athletic training room, including directing student athletic trainers in their assignments in coordination with College of Nursing faculty.
Coordinate rehabilitation for assigned student athletes and assist other athletic training staff with rehabilitation as needed.
Attend assigned varsity practices and competitions for the prevention and care of student athlete injuries.
Supervise graduate assistant athletic trainers in the daily medical care of student athletes.
Assist with the inventory and purchasing of medical supplies.
Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the overall budget.
Assume responsibilities of the Head Athletic Trainer in their absence, including supervision of the Athletic Training Facility.
Assist with departmental drug testing programs and COVID testing for all athletics programs.
Assist the Assistant Athletics Trainer in charge of insurance with providing proper paperwork for timely and efficient submission of insurance claims and records for student athletes.
Perform other duties as assigned.