ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

Salary $50,000.00 Annually Location Natchitoches, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 998970 Department Northwestern State University Opening Date 05/07/2026 About this Job The Sports Medicine Department at Northwestern State University, a Division I member of the NCAA and the Southland Conference, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Athletic Trainer within the intercollegiate athletic department. To apply : Please submit a letter of application, resume, and complete contact infomration for three professional references to apply@nsula.edu.

Please address application to:

Brittany Pajuluoma, Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine, Senior Woman Administrator Northwestern State University Athletic Fieldhouse 468 Caspari St. Natchitoches, LA 71497 Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

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) Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu. In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu. Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to apply@nsula.edu . Minimum Qualifications Master's degree required. Candidates must be fully certified as an Athletic Trainer by the BOC by start of employment. Must become state licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners prior to start date. Experience at the college level preferred. Job Specification The expected start date will be as soon as possible. New graduates, and those preparing to graduate soon, are encouraged to apply. Sport assignments will be determined by the Director of Sports Medicine and may include other duties during the off-season. Job Duties and Other Information

ASSIGNED SPORT

Coverage of all games and practices. Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries Completing necessary documentation, not limited to injury reports, referrals, medical history, drug testing, and travel with the assigned sport.

ATHLETIC TRAINER DUTIES

Assist Head Athletic Trainer with daily operation of athletic training room. Supervision of students, treatment of athletes, necessary documentation

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Supervise the physician visits to the athletic training room. Notification of athlete as to time and day of visit Taking notes, assisting with physician visits, and informing Sports Medicine staff and appropriate coaching staff regarding results of the visit Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.