Job ID: 260151

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Alcorn State University

  • Jul. 24, 2025
 
  • Assistant Athletic Trainer
  • Athletic Training
  • Alcorn State University
    Lorman, MS
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available immediately
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  • Professional Staff
  • Athletics and Recreation Services
 
 

Job Summary

The incumbent assists the Certified Athletic Trainer in preventing, examining and treating athlete’s injuries. He/he also assists with the supervision and coordination of the University’s sports medicine program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of a large range of medical problems
  • Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
  • Good computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines
  • Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and multi-task 

Essential Job Functions

  • Assist with planning, developing and implementing the athletic training program which includes preventing, assessing, rehabilitating and treating all injuries that the student-athletes may acquire while playing for any of the 15 sports (250 + student-athletes).
  • Assist with running a proper health care facility with the proper working equipment, materials and supplies needed to comply with NATAstandards.
  • Assist with developing overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes
  • Provide athletic training services for the University’s athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary
  • Assist with coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
  • Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs
  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating athletic training staff and students for athletic training services of all team practices and athletic competitions
  • Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program
  • Record keeping and documentation

 
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