Asst Athl Trainer - Volleyball

PositionTitle: Asst Athl Trainer Volleyball

Employee Classification: Asst Athl Trainer

College/Division: Athletics

Department: 108000ATHLETICS

Internal or External Search:External Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Minimum $ 40108.14 Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Fulltime Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or NonExempt: Exempt

Summary: New Mexico State Athletics is home to 16 intercollegiate teams and to some of the most dynamic sports squads in the nation. We look forward to you joining our team!

Classification Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer provides physical therapy and assists in the prevention care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Provides trainer coverage of athletic activities organizes orthopedic clinics advises on prevention and care of athletic injuries and teamteaches athletic training classes. Supervises student trainers.

Classification Standard Duties:
Designs and implements basic fitness nutrition and conditioning programs for studentathletes; may design customized plans to meet individual needs. Operates therapeutic devices and equipment; fits braces guards mouth pieces and other similar devices. Administers first aid to injured players such as giving artificial respiration cleaning and bandaging wounds and applying heat and cold to promote healing. Wraps ankles fingers or wrists in synthetic skin protective gauze and adhesive tape to support muscles and ligaments. Oversees the daily management of training room including ordering and storage of supplies and equipment. Calls physician for seriously injured athletes. Supervises safety factors of athletic competition by ensuring elimination of undue hazards. May assist injured athletes in completing and submitting insurance claims. May lead guide and train staff/student employees interns and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers as appropriate to the area of operation. Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.

Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Bachelors degree in a related field. Required Certification/License: BOC National Certification; Eligible for NM Athletic Training License; Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications. No previous work experience required. Equivalency: None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of supplies equipment and/or services ordering and inventory control.

short and longterm planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication both oral and written.

Ability to evaluate therapeutic requirements for studentathletes and to fit and modify therapeutic and/or protective equipment. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to design and implement fitness nutrition and/or conditioning programs. Ability to read understand follow and enforce safety procedures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Joseph Almaguer

Contingent Upon Funding:Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule:Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of averageweight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four 4 hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.