Description

Position Summary:
Eastern New Mexico University, an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Lone Star Conference, is seeking applicants for an assistant athletic trainer full-time. This position will report directly to the Head Athletic Trainer and work within the Eastern New Mexico Sports Medicine team. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with and assist the team physician(s) in providing sports medicine coverage for all sports teams
• Provide/plan for any emergency health care needs of student athletes
• Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and preventative plans for student athletes
• Maintain appropriate medical records for student athletes’ health care, including but not limited to physical examinations, insurance information and injury evaluation reports
• Communicate with all members of the sports medicine department, as well as coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and athletic director
• Schedule physician appointments as needed throughout the school year
• May teach 1-3 courses in Health and Physical Education (AT courses) if interested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed on a 12-month contract
• Work is performed during normal business hours but will include evening and weekend hours and requires frequent travel with collegiate teams
• Work is performed both inside a non-smoking facility and outdoors; involves extremes of cold and hot plus temperatures changes, wet and humid conditions
• Work requires a mixture of prolonged sitting, standing constantly (all day), walking and/or moving frequently
• Work may also require the ability to use both upper and lower extremities for manipulation of machines, tools, etc. for patients as needed; may require exertion of up to 50 pounds

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [email protected], (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to [email protected] . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail [email protected] .

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree (Master's degree preferred)
• BOC Certification or eligibility to sit for the exam yielding a passing result prior to starting.
• Eligibility for New Mexico state license
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification
• A valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is also required, as well as the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and road conditions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules
• Must be of good moral character with conduct consistent with the university and state code of conduct
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a sports medicine team