Associate Athletic Trainer: Lead Rehab & Return-to-Play

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); Hybrid; 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 ins.

Retirement plans

Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Comp

Educational benefits for employee and/

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN, invites applications for an Associate Athletic Trainer. The role will supervise and coordinate athletic training services for student-athletes across multiple sports and assist with pre-participation evaluations, rehabilitation plans, and return-to-play decisions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), NATA BOC certification and state licensure, strong knowledge of NCAA/DUS rules, and CPR/AED/First Aid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years of collegiate/clinical athletic training experience; Graduate Assistant experience acceptable.
• NATA BOC certification and Tennessee licensure or eligible.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
• Knowledge of NCAA, CUSA & NATABOC rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate athletic training services for student‑athletes in intercollegiate programs.
• Organize and schedule pre-participation medical paperwork and physical exams.
• Design and implement rehabilitation plans; establish return-to-play criteria.
• Coordinate concussion and baseline testing; supervise practice, games, travel, and summer workouts.
• Serve as a preceptor in CAATE‑accredited graduate athletic training program; supervise interns and students.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN, invites applications for an Associate Athletic Trainer. The role will supervise and coordinate athletic training services for student-athletes across multiple sports and assist with pre-participation evaluations, rehabilitation plans, and return-to-play decisions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), NATA BOC certification and state licensure, strong knowledge of NCAA/DUS rules, and CPR/AED/First Aid.