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Job ID: 260151

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Alcorn State University


Date Posted Jul. 24, 2025
Title Assistant Athletic Trainer
University Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS, United States
Department Athletic Training
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Professional Staff
  • Athletics and Recreation Services
 
 

Job Summary

The incumbent assists the Certified Athletic Trainer in preventing, examining and treating athlete’s injuries. He/he also assists with the supervision and coordination of the University’s sports medicine program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of a large range of medical problems
  • Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
  • Good computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines
  • Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and multi-task 

Essential Job Functions

  • Assist with planning, developing and implementing the athletic training program which includes preventing, assessing, rehabilitating and treating all injuries that the student-athletes may acquire while playing for any of the 15 sports (250 + student-athletes).
  • Assist with running a proper health care facility with the proper working equipment, materials and supplies needed to comply with NATAstandards.
  • Assist with developing overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes
  • Provide athletic training services for the University’s athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary
  • Assist with coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
  • Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs
  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating athletic training staff and students for athletic training services of all team practices and athletic competitions
  • Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program
  • Record keeping and documentation

 
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