Assistant Athletic Trainer

Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Main Campus - Portales, NM Job Type Full time permanent Job Number 2023-00197 Department President's Office Division Athletics Opening Date 09/29/2023 Position Overview Position Summary: Eastern New Mexico University is an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Lone Star Conference.
In order to continue providing the best medical care to our student athletes, we are seeking applicants for two (2) full time, 12-month positions for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Possible sport assignments include football, men’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball.
It is anticipated that each staff member will have 2 primary sport assignments.
Coverage 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.
Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: Supervise all student athletic trainer interns and others providing sports medicine related services to student athletes 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 athlete’s 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 Perform other duties as assigned Job Requirements (Minimum): A BS degree in Athletic Training (Master's degree preferred).
NATABOC Certification or eligibility to sit for the exam yielding a passing result prior to starting.
Eligibility for New Mexico state license.
CPR/AED Certification Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work as a member of a sports medicine team Intercollegiate athletic training experience and teaching experience (preferred) Working Conditions 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 temperature changes, wet and humid conditions 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 an all-inclusive listing.
] Additional Information Application Review Date: Open Until Filled Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page.
Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application: Required Documents: Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.
Letter of interest Resume Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position) Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes) ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer.
Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment.
People seeking additional information about the University’s non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218.
Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.
F.
R.
Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner.
For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.
enmu.
edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator .
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.
Requests for records should be sent to benito.
gonzales@enmu.
edu.
For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.
HRrecruiter@enmu.
edu InsuranceInsurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority.
High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.
Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.
RetirementEastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.
The University also offers supplemental retirement plans.
403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife.
475b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF.
Paid Time Off Full time exempt employees accrue 14.
66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.
Temporary employees do not accrue leave.
Employee Educational Assistance Plan Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees.
This program waives the tuition for one course (up to four credit hours) per semester.
Employees' spouses may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.