Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Assistant Athletic Trainer

Requisition ID

req30702

Working Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Grade

11

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico is located in the high desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico and is a Division I FBS institution competing in the Mountain West conference. Albuquerque sits at the base of the beautiful Sandia Mountains. It is home to nature's most beautiful sunrise, sunsets, and Southwest natural attractions. Albuquerque is known for its blue skies and on average 310 sunny days. You will find hot air balloons floating through blue skies along with the largest Balloon Fiesta in the world. Campus is just minutes away with easy access to the local International Sunport Airport. Area attractions consist of national and state parks; tent rocks, white sands, and Carlsbad Caverns to name a few. Santa Fe engulfed with history and culture is a short train ride or drive away.

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Assistant Athletic Trainer

Requisition ID

req30702

Working Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Grade

11

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico is located in the high desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico and is a Division I FBS institution competing in the Mountain West conference. Albuquerque sits at the base of the beautiful Sandia Mountains. It is home to nature's most beautiful sunrise, sunsets, and Southwest natural attractions. Albuquerque is known for its blue skies and on average 310 sunny days. You will find hot air balloons floating through blue skies along with the largest Balloon Fiesta in the world. Campus is just minutes away with easy access to the local International Sunport Airport. Area attractions consist of national and state parks; tent rocks, white sands, and Carlsbad Caverns to name a few. Santa Fe engulfed with history and culture is a short train ride or drive away.

This is a semi-entry level position. The assistant athletic trainer will provide athletic training services under the direction of a team physician and reports to the director of sports medicine.

Competitive salary for an entry level position with full benefits. Reimbursement/full payment for NATA dues, BOC fees, and state licensure fees.

The assistant athletic trainer will assist the sports medicine staff in day-to-day operations. Work schedule will be non-standard, which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight team travel. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Coordination of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic related injury and illness

Maintain timely and accurate medical records

Coordinate referrals to team physician and medical specialist when appropriate

Serve as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, physicians, and parents

Preceptor duties within UNM’s athletic training education program

Daily operation and maintenance of sports medicine facilities

Daily practice, home game coverage, and travel with assigned team

Administrative duties as assigned by director of sports medicine

Maintain continuing education according to the requirements of the Board of Certification and the New Mexico Board of Athletic Trainers

Abide by the rules as set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Mountain West Conference

Develop and distribute visiting team information

Perform miscellaneous related duties

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

CPR Certified.

Compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required in this position.

Must maintain State of New Mexico Athletic Trainers Practice Board License.

Must maintain certification from National Athletic Training Association Board of Certification.

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications: Current BOC certification

Possession of CPR/AED Certification

Possession of or eligibility for New Mexico state licensure

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree and experience as a graduate assistant, intern, or professional experience preferred

2 years of certified experience

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Athletics Training Room (925F1)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Exempt

Pay

$3,657.33 - $4,901.87 Monthly

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

8/30/2024

Eligible for Remote Work

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach current resume and three professional references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of

Regular

or

Term

are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage

for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html

. Refer to

https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html

for a definition of Regular Staff.

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