Description
Marshall Health and Marshall University Athletics is recruiting for an Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide coverage to its Women's Swim & Dive team. This position is employed by Marshall University Athletics and Marshall Health. Utilizing the independent medical model of care, this position will operate under the direction of the Marshall University Head Team Physician. Medical coverage will be provided to Marshall University NCAA Division I athletic teams.
Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia, a community with a metro. population of over 360,000. Huntington is a family-friendly environment with an expanding downtown area, concert halls and a theater community. Located within driving distance for skiing, water sports, hiking and other outdoor recreational opportunities, Huntington has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. Marshall University is serviced by two regional airports and within a three-hour drive of Lexington, Columbus or Cincinnati.
Marshall University is an AA/EO employer dedicated to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students. Marshall is a recipient of a NSF-ADVANCE institutional transformation award, which seeks to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers. Marshall is also part of the NSF-LSAMP: Kentucky West Virginia Alliance for Minority Participation Project to increase both the total number of STEM degrees awarded and the number of STEM degrees awarded to underrepresented students. Successful women and minority applicants can benefit from these programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily medical coverage for select Marshall University NCAA Division I athletic teams and other duties assigned by the Marshall University Head Athletic Trainer.
- Responsibility for accurate record keeping, insurance billing and communicating with physicians, coaches, athletic trainers, and student athletic trainers.
- Teaching responsibilities include clinical supervision of student athletic trainers.
Requirements
1) Bachelor Degree in Athletic Training required. Master’s Degree in Athletic Training preferred.
2) BOC Certification required.
3) Two years of experience in intercollegiate athletic training or equivalent preferred.
4) Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
5) CPR and First Aid Instructor certification preferred.
