Asst Athl Trainer - Volleyball

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Position**  Title:** Asst Athl Trainer - Volleyball

Employee Classification: Asst Athl Trainer

College/Division: Athletics

Department: 108000-ATHLETICS

Internal or External Search:  External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:   Minimum $ 40,108.14, Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:   1.0

Position**  Title:** Asst Athl Trainer - Volleyball

Employee Classification: Asst Athl Trainer

College/Division: Athletics

Department: 108000-ATHLETICS

Internal or External Search:  External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:   Minimum $ 40,108.14, Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:   1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt :  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 team-teaches athletic training classes. Supervises student trainers.

Classification Standard Duties:
Designs and implements basic fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs for student-athletes; 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 job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Bachelor’s 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 long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.

Ability to evaluate therapeutic requirements for student-athletes, 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, 575-646-5448, jalma5@nmsu.edu

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 average-weight 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.

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