Assistant Athletic Trainer

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

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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.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a certified athletic trainer (certified graduate assistantship accepted).
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification at the time of hire.
• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or equivalent, along with the eligibility for State of Tennessee licensure, at the time of hire.
• Knowledge of casting, splinting, and injection preparation in an outpatient sports medicine setting.
• Proficiency in fitting and measuring orthopedic bracing, specifically prophylactic knee braces.
• Understanding of athlete monitoring methods, with the ability to analyze data and adjust training programs accordingly.
• Familiarity with the ARMS management system software.
• Ability to utilize the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of NCAA Division I policies and procedures.

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

• Providing care and treatment for student-athletes through established prevention, emergency response, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Contributing to shared goals.
• Communicating clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Complying with department policies and protocols.
• Performing daily responsibilities with initiative.
• Appropriately referring to supervisors for policy-related decisions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees