Assistant Athletic Trainer

An Assistant Athletic Trainer is needed to help oversee the operation of the Athletic Training Department and prevention and treatment of athletic related injuries.

Job Duties:

• Supervise the daily operation of the athletic training room to include developing necessary procedures, schedules and ensure proper use and maintenance of the athletic training equipment.


• Coordinate the evaluation, trust, rehabilitation and referral of athletically injured student athletes for physician care: ensure proper evaluation to determine whether students are physically and mentally able to practice and/or compete in intercollegiate programs.


• Ensure adequate coverage of scheduled practices and games for the various sports teams by the athletic training room staff; Preventive care, evaluation and development of rehabilitation plans for assigned sports teams.  


• Candidate must possess strong rehabilitation skills for post-operative and return to play. 


• Travel with teams as assigned by the head athletic trainer which is determined by the athletic department schedule and staffing.


• Sport Coverage possibilities include but not limited to: XC/Track & Field or TBD.  Sporting assignment will be determined based on the candidate's strengths and prior experience.


• Supervision of student athletic trainers and the opportunity to serve as a preceptor for athletic training students.


• Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Injury recognition, evaluation ,treatment, rehab and appropriate physician referral, taping, bracing, and communications with other staff members, coaches, administration where appropriate, and concise documentation of medical records.


• Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and College rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• NATABOC certification. 


• Bachelor’s degree from CAAHEP accredited athletic training program. 


• Licensed by the State of North Carolina.  


• First Aid, CPR and AED certified.   


• Master's Degree and three to five years of collegiate experience preferred.  

Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu.