Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Requires a high periods of concentration intermittently and normal attention. Lifting of equipment and injured student-athletes is required. Will require work outside in hot environments.

Job Title - Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Type - Staff

Department - Trainer

Posting Number - 201201699

Full or Part Time - Full Time

Benefit Eligible - Yes

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track - Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis - 12 month

Position Summary Information

Responsibilities - Assist in the care, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of injured student-athletes. Work with team physicians/office staff to coordinate referrals, office visits and surgeries. Furthermore, the assistant will provide direct athletic training coverage for assigned intercollegiate athletics teams as determined by supervisor. Coverage will involve practice and games, will include nights, weekends and travel. Supervise graduate assistants. Administrative duties will include coordinating the secondary insurance program for student-athlete medical expenses. Will be required to abide by all Delta State University, Gulf South Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications - Masters Degree Required. NATABOC Certification Required. Eligible for State of Mississippi Athletic Training Licensure/current holder of license. CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Minimum of 2 years experience post NATABOC certification.

Salary - Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Masters Degree Required. NATABOC Certification Required. Eligible for State of Mississippi Athletic Training Licensure/current holder of stated license. CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Minimum of 2 years experience post NATABOC certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants - Requires a high periods of concentration intermittently and normal attention. Lifting of equipment and injured student-athletes is required. Will require work outside in hot environments.

Additional Information

Posting Detail Information

Open Date - 03/27/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• DSU Employee
• DSU Job Website
• Invited by Department to Apply
• MS State Employment Service
• HigherEdJobs
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Diverse Issues
• Indeed.com
• Other

Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?

• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document