Assistant Athletic Trainer

ETSU•Johnson City, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine by providing care and treatment for student-athletes through established prevention, emergency response, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques. This role requires a foundational understanding of medical terminology and adherence to standard principles and procedures in sports medicine. The Assistant Athletic Trainer works collaboratively within a team environment, contributes to shared goals, communicates clearly in both written and verbal formats, and complies with department policies and protocols. While generally working under supervision, the role requires initiative in performing daily responsibilities and appropriate referral to supervisors for policy-related decisions. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification at the time of hire.
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or equivalent certification at the time of hire.
Eligibility for State of Tennessee licensure at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Sport Science, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a related field.
1–2 years of experience working with NCAA Division I collegiate athletics programs.
Proven ability to apply casting and splinting materials under the direction of a team physician.

Responsibilities

Provide care and treatment for student-athletes through established prevention, emergency response, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques.
Work collaboratively within a team environment.
Contribute to shared goals.
Communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.
Comply with department policies and protocols.
Perform daily responsibilities with initiative.
Refer to supervisors for policy-related decisions.
Perform additional duties as needed.