Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Overview

Position Summary: Eastern New Mexico University, an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Lone Star Conference, is seeking applicants for an assistant athletic trainer full‑time. This position will report directly to the Head Athletic Trainer and work within the Eastern New Mexico Sports Medicine team. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with and assist the team physician(s) in providing sports medicine coverage for all sports teams
• Provide/plan for any emergency health care needs of student athletes
• Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and preventative plans for student athletes
• Maintain appropriate medical records for student athletes' health care, including but not limited to physical examinations, insurance information and injury evaluation reports
• Communicate with all members of the sports medicine department, as well as coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and athletic director
• Schedule physician appointments as needed throughout the school year
• May teach 1‑3 courses in Health and Physical Education (AT courses) if interested
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance required

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• BOC Certification or eligibility to sit for the exam, yielding a passing result prior to starting.
• Eligibility for New Mexico state license
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• A valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is also required, as well as the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and road conditions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules
• Must be of good moral character with conduct consistent with the university and state code of conduct
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a sports medicine team

Physical Demand and

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed on a 12-month contract
• Work is performed during normal business hours but will include evening and weekend hours and requires frequent travel with collegiate teams
• Work is performed both inside a non‑smoking facility and outdoors; involves extremes of cold and hot plus temperature changes, wet and humid conditions
• Work requires a mixture of prolonged sitting, standing constantly (all day), walking and/or moving frequently
• Work may also require the ability to use both upper and lower extremities for manipulation of machines, tools, etc. for patients as needed; may require exertion of up to 50 pounds

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all‑inclusive listing.

Application Review Date: Open Until Filled

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre‑employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the  Apply  link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Letter of interest, Resume, Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position), Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes).

Required Documents: Letter of interest, Resume, Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position), Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes).

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment.

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