Athletic Trainer

Mississippi State University Athletics; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University Athletics seeks an athletic trainer to supervise and provide athletic training services for the Tennis and Golf programs. The role requires BOC certification and Mississippi licensure eligibility, with duties including direct coverage and collaboration with sports medicine staff.

The position supports day-to-day operations of the athletic training room, maintains health records, and advances ongoing education for professional certification, working within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a related field is required.
• One year of Professional/Collegiate Division I athletic program as staff or graduate assistant athletic trainer preferred.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer and Mississippi licensure eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee athletic training needs for Tennis and Golf; provide direct team coverage.
• Assist in day-to-day operations of the athletic training room and manage equipment use.
• Assist Senior Associate Athletic Director / Sports Medicine with care of student-athlete injuries/illnesses; maintain health records and liaison with team physicians.
• Maintain continuing education requirements to preserve certification; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (strength, nutrition, psychology).

Skills

BOC Certification

Athletic training knowledge

Physical endurance

Education

Bachelor of Science in related field

Job description

Position Function:

Supervise and provide athletic training services for the Tennis and Golf programs. Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director / Sports Medicine. Must be a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer and be able to be licensed by the State of Mississippi.

Salary Grade:

14

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the athletic training needs for the Tennis and Golf programs. This includes direct team and sport coverage.

2. 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.

3. Assist the Senior Associate Athletic Director / Sports Medicine with the prevention and care of student-athlete injuries and illnesses.

a. Maintain computerized health/injury records on supervised student-athletes.

b. Serve as liaison between student-athletes and the team physicians. This includes ensuring compliance with team physician instructions.

4. Obtain required continuing education requirements to fulfill state and BOC certification maintenance.

5. Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team with the strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and sport psychology/counseling staffs.

The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does have supervisory responsibilities for athletic training fellows and student athletic trainers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• -Bachelor of Science in related field.
• -One year of Professional/Collegiate Division I athletic program as a staff or graduate assistant athletic trainer.

Certification or Licensure Requirements

• -Must be certified a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer and be able to be licensed by the State of Mississippi.

Preferred Qualifications:

• -Experience beyond the minimum

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. 1. Knowledge of certain fundamental concepts.
2. 2. Ability to work long and irregular hours.
3. 3. Ability to travel.
4. 4. Ability to work in extreme weather temperatures.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• - Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dirt, chemicals, etc.
• - Job frequently requires walking, standing, lifting, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands.
• - Requires handling of heavy weight objects up to 100 lbs. on a regular basis and on occasion up to 150 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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