Assistant Athletic Trainer (Track & Field/Cross Country)

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Track & Field/Cross Country)

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer (Track & Field/Cross Country).

Position Details

Location: Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division: Athletic Training

Position Type: Staff

Employment Status: Full Time

Grant Funded: No

Pay Grade: E09

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary: Works in conjunction with the Head Athletics Trainer and Athletic Training Staff in the daily operations of the athletic training room including all aspects of medical health care for the student athletes and direct supervision of student athletic trainers. Assists with the daily medical needs of the Track and Field/Cross Country Team and any other assigned teams, as well as assisting with administrative duties.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the daily operations of the athletic training room including the direction of student athletic trainers in both their athletic training room and sport assignments in coordination with the College of Nursing faculty members.
2. Coordinate rehabilitation for student athletes assigned to this position and assists other athletic training staff with the rehabilitation of their athletes as needed.
3. Attend varsity practices and competitions assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer for the prevention and care of injuries sustained by student athletes.
4. Supervise graduate assistant athletic trainers assigned to this position in the daily medical care of student athletes.
5. Assist with the inventory and purchasing of medical supplies. Assists Head Athletic Trainer with overall budget.
6. Assume responsibilities of the Head Athletic Trainer in his/her absence in the supervision of the Athletic Training Facility.
7. Assist with departmental drug testing programs, and COVID Testing for all athletics programs.
8. Assist Assistant Athletics Trainer in charge of insurance in providing proper paperwork to ensure insurance claims and records for student athletes are submitted in a timely and efficient manner.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Athletic Training Education with NATABOC certification; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPR Certification. Must be eligible for licensure through the Mississippi State Department of Health.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees or organizations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in sport management, science, business, or other related field.

About The University of Southern Mississippi: Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.