Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Position Information

Job Title Assistant Athletic Trainer

Working Title Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Type Staff

Department Trainer

Posting Number 201201699

Full or Part Time Full Time

Benefit Eligible Yes

Salary Basis 12 month

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.

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.

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

Open Date 03/27/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Specific Questions

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• * 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

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document

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