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Associate Athletic Trainer

  • 498657
  • Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Tennessee, United States
  • Athletics and Coaching
  • Administrative
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Job Title

Associate Athletic Trainer

Department

Athletic Trainer

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Associate 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 – men's and women's cross country, men’s and women’s track and field, and secondary sport responsibilities as needed.

Essential duties include but are not be limited to: collecting pre-participation medical paperwork, organizing and scheduling pre-participation physical exams, assist with the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, physician referral, and medical documentation of all injuries associated with assigned student athletes; design and implement rehabilitation plan; establishing criteria for safe return to practice and play and implementing the return to play process; communicate 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 on a daily basis. Coordinate Concussion testing and baseline testing for all assigned student-athletes; provide supervision of daily practice and game coverage, in-season travel, and summer sports workout coverage for assigned student-athletes as permitted by NCAA legislation. This position must be flexible, adapt to schedule changes as necessary, and serve as an approved preceptor within the CAATE-accredited graduate athletic training program. Provide direct supervision of intern athletic trainers, graduate athletic training students in the athletic training education program, and undergraduate student assistants assigned to football and/or other sports, as assigned; instruct these students in professional prevention, care, and rehabilitation of assigned student-athletes and the certification and licensure process. Required to attend national NATA and Conference USA meetings and/or conventions to remain current in their field for changes that occur; 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 Associate Athletic Trainer will 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

Two (2) years of progressively responsible, relevant collegiate and/or clinical athletic training experience. Graduate Assistant experience will be 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

Four (4) years of progressively responsible Division I Athletic Training

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

CES, CSCS, PES, Dry Needling Preferred

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume Required

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 employer. All qualified individuals 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://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ 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 hrs@mtsu.edu.

 

Application Review Date: For best consideration, pleay apply by August 10, 2026.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the listed application review date of September 8, 2026

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