Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine by providing care and treatment for student-athletes through established prevention, emergency response, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques. This role requires a foundational understanding of medical terminology and\ adherence to standard principles and procedures in sports medicine. The Assistant Athletic Trainer works collaboratively within a team environment, contributes to shared goals, communicates clearly in both written and verbal formats, and complies with department policies and protocols. While generally working under supervision, the role requires initiative in performing daily responsibilities and appropriate referral to supervisors for policy-related decisions. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of casting, splinting, and injection preparation in an outpatient sports medicine setting.
• Proficiency in fitting and measuring orthopedic bracing, specifically prophylactic knee braces.
• Understanding of athlete monitoring methods, with the ability to analyze data and adjust training programs accordingly.
• Familiarity with the ARMS management system software.
• Ability to utilize the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of NCAA Division I policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification at the time of hire.
• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or equivalent, along with the eligibility for State of Tennessee licensure, at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Sport Science, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience working with NCAA Division I collegiate athletics programs.
• Proven ability to apply casting and splinting materials under the direction of a team physician.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Athletics Sports Performance 1
• Market Range – 5 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check. 

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer Statement

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations