Assistant Athletic Trainer
About The Position
Eastern New Mexico University, an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Lone Star Conference, is seeking applicants for an assistant athletic trainer full-time. This position will report directly to the Head Athletic Trainer and work within the Eastern New Mexico Sports Medicine team. New graduates are encouraged to apply.Duties and Responsibilities: Work with and assist the team physician(s) in providing sports medicine coverage for all sports teams Provide/plan for any emergency health care needs of student athletes Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and preventative plans for student athletes Maintain appropriate medical records for student athletes' health care, including but not limited to physical examinations, insurance information and injury evaluation reports Communicate with all members of the sports medicine department, as well as coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and athletic director Schedule physician appointments as needed throughout the school year May teach 1-3 courses in Health and Physical Education (AT courses) if interested Perform other duties as assigned Regular and predictable attendance required
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
- BOC Certification or eligibility to sit for the exam, yielding a passing result prior to starting.
- Eligibility for New Mexico state license
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
- A valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is also required, as well as the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and road conditions
- Familiarity with NCAA governing rules
- Must be of good moral character with conduct consistent with the university and state code of conduct
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as a member of a sports medicine team
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Work with and assist the team physician(s) in providing sports medicine coverage for all sports teams
- Provide/plan for any emergency health care needs of student athletes
- Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and preventative plans for student athletes
- Maintain appropriate medical records for student athletes' health care, including but not limited to physical examinations, insurance information and injury evaluation reports
- Communicate with all members of the sports medicine department, as well as coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and athletic director
- Schedule physician appointments as needed throughout the school year
- May teach 1-3 courses in Health and Physical Education (AT courses) if interested
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Regular and predictable attendance required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
