Assistant Athletic Trainer

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

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.  Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

• Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to 

apply@nsula.edu.

• 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

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.

ATHLETIC TRAINER DUTIES

• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with daily operation of athletic training room.

• Supervision of students, treatment of athletes, necessary documentation

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• 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