Athletics Training Specialist II

Description of Job Duty

Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in a NCAA Division I collegiate, coeducational athletic training program. Specific duties include supervising the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, assisting with physical examinations, supervising graduate students, providing athletic trainer coverage of athletic practices and contests, to include travel with assigned athletic teams, and assisting with administrative duties. Sporting assignment will be with Men's Basketball and Men's Golf. Performs other duties as assigned.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in a NCAA Division I collegiate, coeducational athletic training program. Specific duties include supervising the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, assisting with physical examinations, supervising graduate students, providing athletic trainer coverage of athletic practices and contests, to include travel with assigned athletic teams, and assisting with administrative duties. Sporting assignment will be with Men's Basketball and Men's Golf. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physically Demanding; Some Lifting (tape injured players, etc.) Long Times on Feet.

Work Hours

Before Hours; After Hours; Weekend Work Required

Special Instructions

Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references, and a copy of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire). Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience. Level P2, Grade 8.

Benefits Information

The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month, one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of one year of athletic training experience. National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification "national" certification required. Tennessee Athletic Trainers "state" license or eligibility for license. Beyond meeting minimum requirements, candidates will be evaluated in terms of how their experience and education have prepared them for serving as an assistant athletic trainer in a NCAA Division I collegiate, coeducational athletic training program.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with intercollegiate student-athletes.