Associate Athletic Trainer

NCAA; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

13 paid University holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Retirement plans

Educational benefits

401K and 403B Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University is seeking an Associate Athletic Trainer to supervise athletic training services for student-athletes across intercollegiate programs, including cross country and track events, while coordinating concussion testing and return-to-play decisions.

The role reports to the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and requires HIPAA-compliant documentation, adherence to NCAA/CAATE/NATA rules, and flexibility in schedules including travel and game coverage.

Qualifications

• Requires 4 Year Degree in Athletic Training
• Experience supervising student-athletes and interns is preferred
• Knowledge of NATA and HIPAA guidelines and compliance

Responsibilities

• Coordinate athletic training services for student-athletes across listed sports.
• Supervise interns and student assistants in the athletic training education program.
• Assist with pre-participation physical exams and rehabilitation plans and return-to-play decisions.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, CAATE, and NATA guidelines and report any violations to the Compliance office.

Skills

Athletic Training

Education

4 Year Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Details

Posted: 05-Aug-26

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Type: Full-time

Categories

• Sports Medicine
• Sports Medicine - Athletic Training

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Required Education

4 Year Degree

Internal Number

P1429

The Associate Athletic Trainer will report to the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine. The position will supervise and coordinate athletic training services for student-athletes in intercollegiate athletic programs – men's and women's cross country, men’s and women’s track and field, and secondary sport responsibilities as needed. Essential duties include but are not be limited to: collecting pre-participation medical paperwork, organizing and scheduling pre-participation physical exams, assist with the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, physician referral, and medical documentation of all injuries associated with assigned student athletes; design and implement rehabilitation plan; establishing criteria for safe return to practice and play and implementing the return to play process; communicate with coaches, student athletes, parents, staff and physicians within NATA and HIPAA guidelines; observe all athletic policy and procedures in accordance with NATA regulations as well as NCAA, Conference USA and MTSU rules and remain certified to perform these duties on a daily basis. Coordinate Concussion testing and baseline testing for all assigned student-athletes; provide supervision of daily practice and game coverage, in-season travel, and summer sports workout coverage for assigned student-athletes as permitted by NCAA legislation. This position must be flexible, adapt to schedule changes as necessary, and serve as an approved preceptor within the CAATE-accredited graduate athletic training program. Provide direct supervision of intern athletic trainers, graduate athletic training students in the athletic training education program, and undergraduate student assistants assigned to football and/or other sports, as assigned; instruct these students in professional prevention, care, and rehabilitation of assigned student-athletes and the certification and licensure process. Required to attend national NATA and Conference USA meetings and/or conventions to remain current in their field for changes that occur; comply with NCAA, CAATE, and NATA legislation, and immediately report any known violations of any of these rules to the Compliance office and submit all required documentation to the Compliance office immediately. The Associate Athletic Trainer will assist with coordinating the drug testing/educational program for all student-athletes and perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned.

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About Middle Tennessee State University

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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