Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number

STAFF - VA - 25382

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Brian Coble will be the contact, brian.coble@msubobcats.com406.994.3308

Classification Title

Athletic Professional

Working Title

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Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number

STAFF - VA - 25382

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Brian Coble will be the contact, brian.coble@msubobcats.com406.994.3308

Classification Title

Athletic Professional

Working Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Brief Position Overview

Function in concert with student-athletes, coaches and support staff to maintain the health and well-being of student-athletes, enabling them to participate in their respective athletic events. The Assistant Athletic Trainer must evaluate medical and injury situations and devise the proper preventative and rehabilitative course of treatment to return the athlete to a healthy, competitive level.

Position Number

4C4442

Department

Athletics

Division

Athletics

Appointment Type

Professional

Contract Term

Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA

Exempt

Union Affiliation

Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE

1.0

Benefits Eligible

Eligible

Salary

$45,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type

LOA

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Recruitment Type

Open

Position Details

| General Statement |
Montana State University, a member of the Big Sky Conference and NCAA Division I (FCS), is seeking a qualified and motivated Assistant Athletic Trainer. This full-time, 12-month position will provide comprehensive athletic training services for football and one additional sport as assigned. The successful candidate will be committed to the health and well-being of student-athletes and will work as part of a collaborative sports medicine team. | | Duties and Responsibilities |
- Provide prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for assigned teams. - Assists the Director of Sports Medicine in establishing, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring athletic training services to student-athletes. - Maintain timely and accurate medical records and documentation. - Coordinate care with team physicians and other medical providers. - Attend daily practices to assist with athletic training for the athletes. - Attend and work at home/away games as the designated Athletic Trainer. - Travel with assigned teams and provide on-site coverage for practices and competitions. - Assist with supervision and mentorship of athletic training students. - Collaborate with coaches, strength & conditioning staff, and athletic administration on student-athlete healthcare and safety. - In consultation with the Director of Sports Medicine and in cooperation with other Assistant Athletic Trainers, operates within the athletic training operational budget. - Assists the Director of Sports Medicine in the routine operation of a designated athletic training facility. - Advise athletes of methods designed to maximize injury prevention. - Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications. - Comply with all Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Montana State University, Big Sky Conference, NCAA and State Practice Act rules and regulations. - Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and/or the Director of Athletics.

| | Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |

• CAATE-approved athletic training degree or equivalent master’s degree program
• NATA-BOC certification
• CPR/AED certification.
• Eligible for Montana state licensure (or current licensure).
• At least one year of experience in a collegiate or professional sports setting.

| | Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Experience working with Division I football.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records systems (e.g., SportsWare, Healthy Roster).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of NCAA drug policy, testing regulations and supplements.
• Experience administering health insurance claims.

| | The Successful Candidate Will |
The successful candidate will be willing to work with any and all sports assigned. | | Position Special Requirements/Additional Information |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. | | Physical Demands |
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. | | This position has supervisory duties? | No |

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | Upon completion of a successful search. | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Open Date | | | Close Date | | | Applications will be: |
Screening of applications will begin on August 13th, 2025 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

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