Associate Athletic Trainer
Department
Athletic Trainer
Commensurate with experience
The Associate Athletic Trainer will report to the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine. The position will supervise and coordinate athletic training services for student-athletes in intercollegiate athletic programs primarily football; secondary sport responsibilities as needed. Essential duties include but are not be limited to: collecting pre-participation medical paperwork organizing and scheduling pre-participation physical exams assist with the prevention treatment rehabilitation physician referral and medical documentation of all injuries associated with assigned student athletes; design and implement rehabilitation plan; establishing criteria for safe return to practice and play and implementing the return to play process; communicate with coaches student athletes parents staff and physicians within NATA and HIPAA guidelines; observe all athletic policy and procedures in accordance with NATA regulations as well as NCAA Conference USA and MTSU rules and remain certified to perform these duties on a daily basis. Coordinate Concussion testing and baseline testing for all assigned student athletes; provide supervision of daily practice and game coverage in-season travel and summer sports workout coverage for assigned student athletes as permitted by NCAA legislation. This position must be flexible adapt to schedule changes as necessary and serve as an approved preceptor within the CAATE-accredited graduate athletic training program. Provide direct supervision of intern athletic trainers graduate athletic training students in the athletic training education program and undergraduate student assistants assigned to football and/or other sports as assigned; instruct these students in professional prevention care and rehabilitation of assigned student-athletes and the certification and licensure process. Required to attend national NATA and Conference USA meetings and/or conventions to remain current in their field for changes that occur; comply with NCAA CAATE and NATA legislation and immediately report any known violations of any of these rules to the Compliance office and submit all required documentation to the Compliance office immediately. The Associate Athletic Trainer will assist with coordinating the drug testing/educational program for all student-athletes and perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned.
Bachelors Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.
Two (2) of progressively responsible relevant collegiate and/or clinical athletic training experience.
NATA BOC certification and Tennessee State Licensure or eligible for Tennessee State Licensure. Knowledge of NCAA CUSA & NATABOC rules and regulations required. CPR AED and First Aid Certification required.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible Division I Athletic Training
CES CSCS PES Dry Needling Preferred
Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at . For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please call or email |
Application Review Date:October 22 2025; for optimal consideration please apply before September 16 2025
Required Experience:
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