Responsibilities
This position assists in direction of the sports medicine program, to include aide in injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling of student-athletes; Assists the head athletic trainer in coordinating all intercollegiate sports medicine activities at the University within the framework of the NCAA, conference, Board of Trustees (BOT) and University policies, to include, but not limited to appropriate application of emergency procedures, providing first aid, documentation of care and communication with coaches and physicians; and Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy Athletic Director and Vice President/Director of Athletics.
Responsible for specific sport responsibilities, including attendance at team practices, home and away competitions, athletic training room supervision and injury management of team members; Assists in education of athletic staff in areas of student-athlete health and well-being, such as injury prevention, concussion protocols, nutrition and hydration; Performs job responsibilities in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations and Title IX; and Performs job with a commitment to institutional customer service expectations.
Sport Assignment
- Primarily Football & Men's basketball, but subject to other possible sports assignments.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from CAATE accredited program and three years of related experience as an athletic trainer; or Master's degree from CAATE accredited program and one year of related experience
- BOC certified
- FL Athletic Training Licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure
Instructions to Apply:
1. Submit cover letter, resume, and list of three references online at https://irattlerhcm.ps.famu.edu/psc/famujobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U
2. Email cover letter, resume, and list of three references online to Kenneth Lassiter at kenneth.lassiter@famu.edu
Vacancy Expiration Date or Position Filled By Date:
5/17/2023
Reasonable Accommodation
If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.
Equal Opportunity/Access
Florida A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer including minorities, Veterans’, and individuals with disabilities. The university supports the Florida Board of Governor’s “Statement of Free Expression”; activities protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1 of the State Constitution. Expressive activities protected do not include defamatory or commercial speech.”