Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer for Men's Basketball

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7230335 (Ref.No. BSU42096)
Posted: March 20, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Perform duties as assigned within the Athletics health care program. Serve as the Head Athletic Trainer for the men's basketball program.

Job Function:

Perform duties as assigned within the Athletics health care program. Serve as the Head Athletic Trainer for the men's basketball program.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree by date of appointment from an accredited college or university; NATA certification; Indiana Athletic Trainer State License or eligible for licensure.

Preferred Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience:

At least two years of related experience.

Preferred Experience:

At least three years of related experience; at least one year of related experience within a basketball program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Make recommendations for the coordination the day-to-day operations of the health care program for Intercollegiate Athletics.
Serve as the athletic trainer and have direct supervision for men's basketball, as necessary on a daily basis.
Evaluate injuries and make physician referral decisions for assigned sports.
Design and implement, in coordination with the team physician, all rehabilitation and therapeutic programs for assigned sports.
Work in conjunction with other members of the training staff, to supervise the athletic training students and interns.
Provide athletic training services to men's basketball, including travel and coverage for home/away events.
Coordinate with the Strength and Conditioning Coach, nutrition staff, and mental wellness staff regarding programs for injured and rehabilitating athletes.
Direct all communication between the athlete, training room staff, team physicians, and coaching staff for the assigned sports.
Show commitment to and responsibility for, adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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