Assistant Athletic Trainer

An Assistant Athletic Trainer is needed to assist with overseeing the operation of the Athletic Training Department and provide prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries for assigned sports.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Injury recognition, evaluation, treatment, rehab and appropriate physician referral, taping, bracing, and communications with other staff members, coaches, administration where appropriate, and concise documentation of medical records.

Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and College rules and regulations.

Supervise the daily operation of the athletic training room to include developing necessary procedures, schedules and ensure proper use and maintenance of the athletic training equipment.

Coordinate the evaluation, trust, rehabilitation, and referral of athletically injured student athletes for physician care: ensure proper evaluation to determine whether students are physically and mentally able to practice and/or compete in intercollegiate programs.

Ensure adequate coverage of scheduled practices and games for the various sports teams by the athletic training room staff; Preventive care, evaluation and development of rehabilitation plans for assigned sports teams. Candidate must possess strong rehabilitation skills for post-operative and return to play. Travel with teams as assigned by the head athletic trainer which is determined by the athletic department schedule and staffing.

Supervision of student athletic trainers and the opportunity to serve as a preceptor for athletic training students.

Minimum Qualifications:

NATABOC certification. Bachelor's degree from CAAHEP accredited athletic training program. Licensed by the State of North Carolina. First Aid, CPR and AED certified.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree and three to five years of collegiate experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Training:

Knowledge of all realms of sports medicine/ athletic training. Candidate should be well organized, have good verbal communication skills and able to work independently and effectively as part of a team. Basic computer skills.

Physical demands: Balancing, Carrying, Driving, Pulling/Pushing Reaching, Repetitive

Movement, Sitting, Standing, Twisting and Bending

Lifting Required: 50 lbs

Travel Required: < 25%

Night or Weekend Work Required: Yes

Seasonal Responsibilities:

Travel with assigned team/teams as staffing schedule allows. Trips may vary from 1 day to 1 week. Distance varies between 20 miles to international. The frequency of travel could be from 1 trip to 3 per week.

Sport Coverage:

Men's Soccer and Wrestling

As a part of your application materials, a resume and cover letter are required. Information about how to submit the application documents can be found at