College Athletic Trainers' Society

The Sports Medicine Department at Northwestern State University, a Division I member of the NCAA and the Southland Conference, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Athletic Trainer within the intercollegiate athletic department. Sport assignments will include Men's Basketball and Women's Tennis and may include other duties during the off-season. The expected start date will be as soon as possible.

To apply: Send resume, letter of interest and list of professional references to:

Jason Drury, Head Athletic Trainer
Donald G. Kelly Athletic Fieldhouse
Northwestern State University
468 Caspari St.
Natchitoches, LA 71497

Email: druryj@nsula.edu 

For more information, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4573896

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred.
• Candidates must be fully certified as an Athletic Trainer by the BOC
• Must become state licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners prior to start date
• Experience at the college level preferred

Job Concepts

ASSIGNED SPORT

• Coverage of all games and practices.
• Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries
• Completing necessary documentation, not limited to injury reports, referrals, medical history, drug testing, and travel with the assigned sport.

• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with daily operation of athletic training room.
• Supervision of students, treatment of athletes, necessary documentation

• Supervise the physician visits to the athletic training room.
• Notification of athlete as to time and day of visit
• Taking notes, assisting with physician visits, and informing Sports Medicine staff and appropriate coaching staff regarding results of the visit
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer