TROY UNIVERSITY, AL - Assistant Athletic Trainer Positions

College Athletic Trainers; Alabama; On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is on the lookout for an Assistant Athletic Trainer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with student-athletes, providing essential athletic medicine services and rehabilitation support. You will be responsible for maintaining medical records, assisting in daily management of the athletic training room, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. If you are passionate about sports medicine and eager to contribute to the health and performance of student-athletes, this position is a perfect fit for you. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on the athletic community.

Benefits

Continuing Education Allowance

Licensure support

NATA Membership dues support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's from a CAATE-accredited program required.
• Current CPR & AED certification and First Aid needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic medicine services for practices and competitions.
• Maintain medical records and assist in rehabilitation for athletes.

Skills

Athletic medicine services

Injury prevention and rehabilitation

Medical record maintenance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training

Tools

CPR & AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Computer software for medical records

Job description

TROY UNIVERSITY, AL - Assistant Athletic Trainer Positions

Assistant Athletic Trainer – Troy University

Troy University is seeking candidates for newly created position of Assistant Athletic Trainer within the Department of Athletics to join a staff of 9 full-time Athletic Trainers. Possible sport oversight to include softball, women’s basketball, track, or football, with additional minor sport oversight (no travel: golf, cheer, tennis possible). Sport assignments to be determined based on experience. Potential start date on or after December 1, 2024.

Troy University is an NCAA Division I FBS institution in the Sun Belt Conference, located in Troy, AL. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist the Sr. Associate Director of Athletics for Athletic Training and Team Physicians with the delivery of health care to student athletes of athletic programs operating from the athletic training facilities at Troy University. Ideal staff patient load is 1:40 AT to student-athletes, with team of physicians and clinicians providing culture of collaboration and growth. The position provides supervisory function in all phases of athletic training in the traditional college setting.

Job Duties:

• Provide athletic medicine services for team practices and competitions, travel required.
• Provide prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for injuries and illnesses sustained by student-athletes.
• Maintain medical records for all assigned student-athletes.
• Design and implement pre- and post-injury rehabilitation for the student-athletes.
• Assist in the daily management of the athletic training room, including maintenance and storage of supplies and equipment.
• Assist in organizing and administration of the athletic training facility.
• Provide computer records of athletic injuries, illnesses and their treatments.
• Assist with issues concerning insurance.
• Work effectively in a cohesive staff environment with high emotional intelligence, highly effective judgement, verbal and written communication skills.
• Participate in special projects initiated by the Team Physicians, Sr. Associate Director of Athletics for Athletic Training, or through own creativity and innovation.
• Ensure all assigned tasks follow University, Sun Belt Conference, NCAA rules, and applicable entities.
• Provide supervision of Masters Athletic Training students in CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Program and/or athletic training aides.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Associate Director of Athletics for Athletic Training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Program.
• Current Certification in CPR & AED and First Aid.
• Eligible for Athletic Training Licensure in state of Alabama.
• Post-graduate professional experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one by the first day of employment, with good driving record.
• Criminal background check.

Salary: $44,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience; allowance for Continuing Education, Licensure, NATA Membership dues.

Email cover letter, resume, and references to Alyson Gramley, [e-mail]