Assistant Athletic Trainer

The primary purpose of the Department of Athletics is to facilitate the university's objective to create an environment whereby student-athletes are both progressing academically in a degree program leading towards graduation and successfully competing athletically against the highest level of competition. Each student-athlete is viewed as an individual whose general health, fitness and emotional development are of significant value. The Athletics Department takes pride in its compatibility with the mission of the university and recognizes the opportunity to give Fayetteville State University recognition on the state, regional and national levels.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a key member of the institution's NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics staff and reports directly to the Head Athletic Trainer. The primary function of the Assistant Athletic Trainer is to assist with the supervision and coordination of the University's overall sports medicine program. This is a 12-month position: August through June.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include but not limited to injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and athletics related health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, Team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel.
The general details inherent to the principle functions of the position are as follows
1. Assist with the organization and administration of the NCAA drug testing program and the athletic department's substance abuse education and testing program;
2. Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff with regard to the strength, conditioning, and flexibility and nutritional issues of student-athletes supplements;
3. Maintain a good working relationship with the athletics facilities manager, physical plant and grounds department regarding the safety of practice and competition surfaces and general field/court conditions;
4. Assist with the establishment and enforcement of codes of conduct and rules of use for the athletic training facilities and equipment.
5. Share in the responsibility of athletic training room maintenance and upkeep;
6. Represent the Fayetteville State University and the Sports Medicine Department at University, conference, and/or national meetings as required or requested;
7. Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
8. This job requires travel nights and weekends. Athletic event schedule will require the individual to work frequent weekends and evenings and occasional holidays.

The conduct of the Assistant Athletic Trainer must be in accordance with the Fayetteville State University Code of Conduct as well as the Constitution and Bylaws of the NCAA and member conferences/associations. S/he must abide by all applicable university policies, rules and regulations.

Must have exemplary medical knowledge with regard to sports medicine as well as excellent communicative abilities to convey that knowledge to appropriate personnel. Applicants should have confidence in their abilities as a certified athletic trainer. Must be able to handle situations in a professional manner and have empathy for their patients..

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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