About the Department

This position is responsible for assisting in the development, administration, and supervision of the athletic training programs designated by the supervisor. This position also assists in coordinating and executing all primary and secondary insurance claims concerning student athlete injury and treatment.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Position Duties

• Observe and evaluate the health status of student athletes during practices and competitions;
• Make referrals to team physicians;
• Provide direct supervision over designated athletic programs;
• Assist in the supervision over designated athletic programs practices/workouts;
• Travel with the designated athletic programs to and from all competitions;
• Provide oversight of the health and wellness of the designated athletic programs;
• Assist in maintaining health records of all student athletes using the athletic training room;
• Assist in the supervision of graduate assistants and student employees;
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures;
• Assist in the administration of drug-screening programs for all student athletes;
• Assist in the administration of insurance coverage for all student athletes, both domestic and international;
• Assist supervisors, coworkers, and team physicians in pre-participation physical examinations;
• Assist in determining and maintaining proper coverage for all sports;
• Work with team physicians in determining athletes’ status of return to play to their respective sports;
• Assist in coordinating with health services regarding the health status of the student athletes;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
To be determined.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in health, physical education, or athletic training (or a closely related field) is required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: 

• National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification certified, required; 
• Current and ongoing CPR certification is required.

Other Qualifications

Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three PROFESSIONAL references.  For questions, please email [email protected] or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2.  Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.