Assistant Athletic Trainer

Louisburg College; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisburg College seeks a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to assist in the sports medicine program, focusing on injury management and rehabilitation, while also ensuring compliance with college protocols. The role offers the opportunity to support athletes and collaborate with health professionals, all within a nurturing community committed to student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Athletic Training or related field.
• NATABOC certification required.
• North Carolina Licensure by the NC Board of Athletic Trainers.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services including attending practices and competitions.
• Evaluate and report on student athletes' abilities to practice or compete.
• Maintain medical records and assist in department budgeting.

Skills

Injury prevention

Athletic training

Patient education

Rehabilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Reports to: Head Athletic Trainer

Department: Athletics

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: EXEMPT

Employment Status: Full-Time

Date: 2025

Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the supervision and coordination of Louisburg College’s overall sports medicine program; to include injury prevention, evaluation, management and treatment of athletic injuries, short and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education, and counseling of student athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting in athletic related health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the Team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is to abide by the rules and regulations established by Louisburg College and the NJCAA.

Responsibilities:

Provide athletic training services for the athletic department as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer including: attendance at scheduled team practices, and home and away competitions.

Determine student athlete’s ability to practice and/or compete, and determines appropriate medical referrals as warranted.

Report status of injured student-athletes to coaching staff.

Assist Head Athletic Trainer in compilation, input, organization and maintenance of all medical records for student-athletes.

Assist Head Athletic Trainer in securing and maintaining insurance information for student-athletes.

Enforce code of conduct and rules for athletic training facilities and equipment.

Follow emergency action plan for athletic teams in conjunction with the Team Physician(s), area emergency medical services, and local hospitals.

Work in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning Coach/Coaches with regard to strength, conditioning, and flexibility of student-athletes, nutritional issues, supplement/ergogenic aids, injury prevention, exercise technique, and rehab of injured student-athletes.

Assist in the department budgeting including purchases, inventories and monitoring supplies and equipment.

Share in responsibility of athletic training room maintenance and upkeep.

Maintain department’s certification and license requirements of NATABOC and the state of North Carolina.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time. This position requires the ability to walk for long distances (large venue sites), occasionally run for short distances (getting quickly to the site of an injured athlete), and frequent bending and twisting. Duties will involve moving materials/ objects up to 20 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, as well as assisting an injured athlete. Manual dexterity and coordination using one or both hands requires over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer, keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines is the rest.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Athletic Training or related field requires.

NATABOC certification required.

North Carolina Licensure by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainers (or eligible to receive within 30 days of employment).

Current CPR/First Aid certified.

First Aid/CPR instructor preferred.

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references to Human Resources at [e-mail].

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Louisburg College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications of all qualified individuals. It is the policy and practice of the College to provide equal opportunity to all persons. The College does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, national origin, age (as defined by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act), religion, gender, disability, veteran's status or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, advancement, compensation, benefits, transfer, and termination.

Related by faith to the Methodist Church, Louisburg College is committed to offering a supportive community which nurtures young men and women intellectually, culturally, socially, physically, and spiritually. As a two-year residential institution, we provide a bridge for students to make a successful transition from high school to senior colleges and universities.