Position Summary : Eastern New Mexico University, an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Lone Star Conference, is seeking applicants for two (2) full-time, 12-month positions for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Possible sport assignments include volleyball, men’s soccer, men’s / women’s basketball cross country / track and field and baseball.

It is anticipated that each staff member will have 2-3 primary sport assignments. Assignments will be determined by the applicant’s preference, experience and judgment of the Head Athletic Trainer.

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

Minimum Job Requirements

• BOC certified in Athletic Training (must provide certification number in required documents)
• Eligibility to sit for the exam yielding a passing result prior to starting
• A Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Athletic training. Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Eligibility for New Mexico state license
• CPR / AED Certification
• Intercollegiate athletic training experience and teaching experience (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a sports medicine team

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

May include exposure to bloodborne pathogens

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

Essential Functions : As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This is not necessarily and all-inclusive listing.

Last updated : 2024-06-10