Athletic Trainer

Position Information

Posting Number 20240046EX 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 - Exempt (Monthly) 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 responsivity as designated by head Athletic Trainer.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine, Physical Education or related field required. Master's degree required.

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 Physical Demands Work Hours Annual Salary