Assistant Athletic Trainer - Full Time

Job Details – Position: Assistant Athletic Trainer; Location: Spalding‑University Center – Louisville, KY 40203 (On Campus). Type: Full Time; Education Level: Master’s; Category: Education. Job Summary The full‑time Assistant Athletic Trainer will maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program for Spalding University athletics under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer. Duties and Responsibilities Perform professional and administrative services essential for the success of the program under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer. Injury prevention, emergency care, first aid and physical rehabilitation of injuries incurred by Spalding University’s intercollegiate athletes. Organize and conduct medically prescribed sports rehabilitation and conditioning programs following an injury and be responsible for appropriate organization and implementation of athletic insurance claim paperwork and follow‑up as necessary. Supervise and participate in the teaching of graduate athletic training students enrolled in an innovative, new entry‑level Master of Science Degree Program in Athletic Training. Provide coverage during practices and games. Effectively communicate with athletes, coaches, families, university officials, and physicians. Refer athletes for appropriate diagnostic and follow‑up procedures and maintain injury tracking. Other duties include: Practice and game supervision/coverage Effective communication with athletes, coaches, families, university officials, and physicians Referring athletes for appropriate diagnostic, follow‑up procedures, and injury tracking Qualifications Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky. Master’s degree and previous collegiate athletic training experience is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication, multitasking, and budget management skills. Knowledge of the NCAA, its rules and regulations, and an understanding of or willingness to learn a DivisionIII academic and sports culture. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong background in professional athletic training and experience working with student‑athletes at the high school and/or collegiate level. Commitment to inclusiveness, collegiality, and mentoring students and faculty on multicultural and multidisciplinary applications. Commitment and alignment with Spalding University’s Mission. Ability to work with, listen to, appreciate, and collaborate with diverse populations and to apply and enforce university COVID‑19 and NCAA protocols. Interrelations Work closely and communicate often and openly with the Head Athletic Trainer, the position’s supervisor. Listen to and act on direction, take guidance, and be accountable to the Head Athletic Trainer. Effectively communicate with and solve problems for diverse groups, including students, staff, alumni, and other constituencies. Work independently as well as collaboratively in an environment characterized by large workloads, deadline pressures, and high-performance standards. Contact All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403(b)/Roth retirement plan. Generous paid time off program, parental leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, long-term disability, and paid time for volunteering. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spalding University