Athletic Trainer

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Position Information

Position Title

Athletic Trainer

Status

Full Time

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer will assist in administering prevention treatment and rehabilitation to student athletes engaged in various intercollegiate sports; assure compliance with health and safety standards; oversee the issuance, maintenance and replacement of athletic injury protective gear and equipment for the college athletic program.

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Position Details

To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.

Position Information

Position Title

Athletic Trainer

Status

Full Time

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer will assist in administering prevention treatment and rehabilitation to student athletes engaged in various intercollegiate sports; assure compliance with health and safety standards; oversee the issuance, maintenance and replacement of athletic injury protective gear and equipment for the college athletic program.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with providing care service for student-athlete injuries sustained during team practices and athletic events
• Evaluate seriousness of injuries, and administers first aid
• Prove protective taping, bracing and padding for athletes
• Assures compliance with safety standards by properly fitting athletic equipment, knee, and ankle braces, and other protective gear
• Monitor athletic rehabilitation programs for injured students
• Assist with providing physical therapy treatment for injuries as diagnosed or prescribed by team physicians
• Operate a variety of athletic and medical equipment including a muscle stimulation unit and ultrasound machine
• Educate and counsel athletes about their conditions including the nature of injuries and the procedures to be followed for recovery
• Serve as a trainer at home-and-away athletic events
• Assist in advising coaches on athlete readiness to resume activity
• Assist in preparing written procedures in collaboration with the Head Athletic Trainer and team physician regarding emergency management, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries for athletes including an annual review and update of established programs as maybe necessary
• Cleans and maintain training room in a condition suitable for patient-student athlete care
• Consults with coaches on injury prevention methods
• Prepare and maintain records and reports including injury and accident reports, rehabilitation logs and insurance claims
• Maintain and update student athlete files
• May participate in selection, training and scheduling of student workers
• Coordinate all athletic insurance claims
• Produce weekly status reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• One year of experience working directly with college-level, high injury sports (i.e. football, basketball, etc.)
• Current CPR certification
• Eligible for Alabama State Licensure
• NATABOC Certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to administer urgent first aid, preventative, and rehabilitative treatment to student athletes
• Must be able to evaluate and treat a variety of injuries

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to walk short distances
• Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
• Ability to prepare and analyzing data and figures
• Ability to view a computer terminal; extensive reading
• Ability to lift at least 10 pounds

Skills and Attributes

Skills:

• Able to effectively handle confidential and proprietary information
• Demonstrate teamwork and team building skills
• Demonstrate priority setting and organizational skills
• Demonstrate patience and persistence when helping student
• Respond promptly and courteously to questions and concerns
• Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames
• Proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs
• Detail Oriented – Proven accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions Organization & Time Management

Ability to:

• Communicate (verbally and written), concentrate, understand verbal instructions, reason, analyze, memorize, read, coordinate, compile, compute, and maintain emotional control
• Work successfully in a multi-cultural environment
• Fit protective taping, padding, braces, and related equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment used for treatment
• Work effectively under extreme time constraints
• Work varying schedules and attend and travel to athletic events

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S890 | | Will this position required travel? |
Yes | | Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work? |
Yes | | Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding? |
No | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Open Date | 07/24/2025 | | Close Date | 08/24/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions Summary |
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Recommendation letters
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.

Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/post... |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in related field?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have one year of experience working directly with college-level, high injury sports (i.e. football, basketball, etc.)?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have a current CPR certification?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have valid driver's license?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Transcript 1 3. CPR

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Letter of Recommendation 1 3. Other 4. Letter of Recommendation 2 5. Letter of Recommendation 3 6. Transcript 2 7. Transcript 3

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