Murray State University Murray , KY 42071
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Position Information
Posting Number 20250025NE Job Title Athletic Trainer Number of Vacancies 1 About Murray State
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information
Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term 12 Months Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly) Department Athletics Sports Medicine Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with the administration and management of the Athletic Training Department and serves, along with the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physician(s), as part of the team responsible for the health of the student-athletes as it pertains to athletics. Serves as second in command in sports medicine. Primary sport responsibility as designated by the Assistant AD - Sports Medicine. This position will be assigned to baseball.
Responsibilities & Duties
Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in daily operations of the athletic training room
Evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
Act as liaison with academic offices concerning students and graduate assistants
Assist Head Athletic Trainer with athletic training personnel evaluations
Assist in maintaining medical records
Supervise Graduate Assistants
Coordinate summer camp coverage
Teaching up to six semester hours if applicable
Other duties as assigned
As a member of the Murray State University Athletic Department, you shall comply with all applicable NCAA rules and regulations as provided in the NCAA Division I Manual. If you are found in violation of NCAA regulations, you shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant repetitive violations.
Minimum Education Requirements
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
BOC certification required
Must be eligible, apply for and hold a Kentucky license
Ability to work well with students, faculty, community, and media
Good communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Strong organizational skills
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications Posting Date 09/12/2024 Closing Date 09/26/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, the following items must be included:
Letter of application
Resume
Three (3) references
For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by September 26, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Hourly Rate $19.00 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications) Staff Grade 108 Work Hours Physical Demands
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