Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Job Number: P1183
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Athletics and Coaching
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Department
Athletic Trainer
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Assistant 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 men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s track & field. Essential duties include but are not limited to assisting with the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, physician referral, and medical documentation of all injuries associated with assigned student-athletes; communicating 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 daily. Coordinate concussion testing and baseline testing for all assigned student-athletes; supervise daily practice and game/event coverage, in-season travel, and summer sports workout coverage for assigned student-athletes as permitted by NCAA legislation and required to be flexible and adapt to schedule changes as necessary. Serve as an approved preceptor within the CAATE-accredited graduate athletic training program. Provide direct supervision of intern athletic trainers and/or graduate assistant athletic trainers for assigned sports and graduate athletic training students in the athletic training education program; instruct these students in professional prevention, care, and rehabilitation of assigned student-athletes, as well as the certification and licensure process. Expected to attend NATA and Conference USA meetings and/or conventions to remain current in their field for changes that occur; will 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 Assistant Athletic Trainer will secure information related to the international insurance program and insurance co-payment for all assigned student-athletes, assist with coordinating the drug testing /educational program for all student-athletes, and perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
Required Related Experience
One (1) year of relevant collegiate and/or clinical athletic training experience required. Graduate Assistantships in Athletic Training in a university athletic training room accepted.
Required License/Registration/Certification
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.
Desirable Related Experience
One (1) to two (2) years of progressively responsible Division I Athletic Training experience with men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s track & field preferred.
Desirable License/Registration/Certification
CES, CSCS, PES, Dry Needling Preferred
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume Required
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans 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 https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
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 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: July 16, 2025; for optimal consideration, please apply before June 10, 2025
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