Position Function:
Supervise or assist in providing athletic training services for Golf and Tennis. Perform other duties as assigned by Associate AD of Sports Medicine and Assistant Director of Sports Medicine. Must be a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer and be able to be licensed by the State of Mississippi.
Salary Grade: 13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Oversee (Athletic Trainer) or assist (Asst Athletic Trainer) the athletic training needs for Golf and Tennis. This includes direct team and sport coverage.
2. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room. Ensure proper use of equipment and facilities by student-athletes, including adherence to athletic training room time schedules and proper operating procedures.
3. Assist the Associate AD of Sports Medicine and Assistant Director of Sports Medicine with the prevention and care of student-athlete injuries and illnesses.
a. Maintain computerized health/injury records on supervised student-athletes.
b. Serve as liaison between student-athletes and the team physicians. This includes ensuring compliance with team physician instructions.
4. Obtain required continuing education requirements to fulfill state and BOC certification maintenance.
5. Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team with the strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and sport psychology/counseling staffs.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Assistant Athletic Trainer - This position may have supervisory responsibilities over Student Athletic Trainers.
- Athletic Trainer - This position may have supervisory responsibilities over Asst Athletic Trainer, Athletic Training Fellows and/or Student Athletic Trainers.
The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in related field
- Experience: Two (2) years professional/Collegiate Division I athletic program as a staff or graduate assistant athletic trainer
- Certification: Must be certified by the National Athletic Trainer Board of Certification and be able to be licensed by the State of Mississippi.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of applicable recruiting and third-party NIL rules and policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Exceptional planning, organizational, time management skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekend hours.
• Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Valid Driver’s License.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
• Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dirt, chemicals, etc.
• Job frequently requires walking, standing, lifting, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands.
• Requires handling of heavy weight objects up to 100 lbs. on a regular basis and on occasion up to 150 lbs.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Please apply online and submit a resume and cover letter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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