Assistant Athletic Trainer - Football

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Department Summary

Ole Miss Athletics strives to advance a championship culture that develops, educates and empowers our student-athletes while providing a premier experience for the Ole Miss family.
 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -Athletics

Sub-Family -Sport Medicine & Nutrition

Career Track / Level - P1

Grade -6

Role Summary

Provides immediate health care and rehabilitative care for assigned athletes

Examples of Work Performed

This is a professional position in which the incumbent provides immediate health care and rehabilitative care for assigned athletes and assists in the daily operation of the training facility.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Provides immediate health care and rehabilitative care to athletes.
2. Provides prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries.
3. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
4. Assists in organizing and administrating the training facility
5. Provides tactical supervision to graduate or student assistants
6. Maintains records of athletic injuries, illnesses, and treatments and maintains medical files on assigned athlete.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: No Experience Required

Licensure:

Must possess and maintain NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) Certification and CPR Certification.

Must be able to obtain Mississippi State Board of Health for Athletic Training License within first 30 days of employment.

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
 

Application Procedure: Applications and resumes for this position are accepted only via the internet at careers.olemiss.edu.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.