Athletic Trainer Jobs in Georgia

About us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia—and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Athletics currently sponsors ten intercollegiate varsity teams on two campuses: Women's volleyball, women's cross country, and men's and women's tennis operate on the Macon campus, and baseball, softball, men's and women's basketball, and men's and women's soccer operate on the Cochran campus.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer position provides sports medicine services to Middle Georgia State University student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Duty 1 -

Monitors and evaluates student-athletes at all home sporting events on the Macon campus and assists the Head Athletic Trainer on the Cochran campus as needed; assesses injuries and delivers appropriate care; evaluates student-athletes' readiness for play; refers to physicians as needed; serve as first responder as necessary.

Duty 2 -

Maintains training room hours; provides physical therapy and rehabilitation for student-athletes.

Duty 3 -

Maintains current student-athlete records, including medical and physical reports, medical clearances, insurance information, etc.

Duty 4 -

Monitors student-athlete's injuries until released from their medical physician.

Duty 5 -

Serves as liaison for the athletic department with appropriate doctors and medical staff.

Duty 6 -

Coordinates student-athlete's physician visits for sport-related injuries.

Duty 7 -

Instructs student-athletes in the use of training equipment.

Duty 8 -

Develops rehabilitation programs for student-athletes.

Duty 9 -

Orders supplies and make payments.

Duty 10 -

Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act.

Duty 11 -

Performs related duties.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Other Required Qualifications

NATA certification and Georgia State licensure required.

Required Experience

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of sport medicine principles and practices.
• Knowledge of injury management principles.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in instruction of student-athletes.
• Skill in the provision of athletic training services during sporting events.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.