Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball)

Mississippi State University • Starkville, MS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervise and provide athletic training services for Women’s Basketball. Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Associate AD - Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Director of Sports Medicine. Must be a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer and be able to be licensed by the State of Mississippi.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in related field
• Two (2) years professional/Collegiate Division I athletic program as a staff or graduate assistant athletic trainer
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainer Board of Certification
• Able to be licensed by the State of Mississippi

Nice To Haves

• Experience beyond the minimum.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the athletic training needs for the Women’s Basketball Team. This includes direct team and sport coverage.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room. Ensure proper use of equipment and facilities by student-athletes, including adherence to athletic training room time schedules and proper operating procedures.
• Assist the Senior Associate AD - Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Director of Sports Medicine with the prevention and care of student-athlete injuries and illnesses.
• Maintain computerized health/injury records on supervised student-athletes.
• Serve as liaison between student-athletes and the team physician. This includes ensuring compliance with team physician instructions.
• Obtain required continuing education requirements to fulfill state and BOC certification maintenance.
• Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team with the strength and conditioning, sports science, sports nutrition, and sport psychology/counseling staffs.
• Supervise athletic training fellows and student athletic trainers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level