Assistant Athletic Trainer

Summary

The general purpose of this position is to provide medical care, preventions and screening, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries. This position must establish an initial clinical impression concerning the athletic injury; and, a proper course of action regarding action and treatment and/or referral to a qualified physician. This position must uphold, and maintain, the mission of the department and the institution.

Essential Functions

• Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries

• Coordinating physician appointments for student athletes

• Sports team travel for competition

• Supervision, teaching, and mentoring of MAT students and Intern Athletic Trainers

• Processing insurance claims

• Administrative duties including professional development and department meetings

• Injury Reports for coaching staff

• Medical reports for coaches/administrators/athletic support staff

• Maintenance and management of athletic training facilities

• Communication of medical injuries/illnesses with student athlete’s parent(s)/guardian(s)

• Pre/Post practice preparation

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor’s Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application

  • Master’s Degree preferred

  • One degree must be in Athletic Training

The following Experience is required:

• 1 year of athletic training experience 

The following Experience is preferred:

• Experience working with a football program

The following Certifications and Licensure is required:

• Current Board of Certification (BOC)

• Current or eligible to meet Ohio Athletic Training Licensure or other state Licensure: Ohio licensure shall be obtained in the first month of employment 

• Current Ohio Athletic Training Licensure or other state Licensure: Ohio licensure shall be obtained in the first month of employment

• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (examples include: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer – American Red Cross/BLS Healthcare Provider – American Red Cross/BLS Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work in the collegiate setting with collegiate athletes, coaches, and other athletic department staff

• Knowledgeable in aquatic therapy

• Knowledgeable in EMRs 

• Knowledge of human anatomy, exercise physiology, evaluation/rehabilitation techniques

Required Documents to Upload to Application:  Cover Letter and Resume

Deadline to apply:  The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by  May 16, 2025.    

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.