Assistant Athletic Trainer – Football
Northwestern State University – Natchitoches, Louisiana
NCAA Division I – Southland Conference
The Sports Medicine Department at Northwestern State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer within the Intercollegiate Athletics Department. This full-time, 12-month position is available for Start Date of July 7th and will serve as a key member of our healthcare team, working directly with the football program.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive athletic training services including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Deliver medical coverage for practices, games, and team travel.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in accordance with institutional and NCAA policies.
Assist with the daily operations of the athletic training facility.
Coordinate and supervise team physician visits.
Support additional administrative tasks and duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
NATABOC certification and eligibility for Louisiana state licensure.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
Recent or soon-to-be graduates are welcome to apply.
Compensation and Benefits:
Annual salary: $51,000
Full benefits package, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship within a Division I athletic program
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest, and a list of references to:
📧 Pajuluomak@nsula.edu
We are committed to fostering a professional, inclusive, and athlete-centered environment. If you’re passionate about sports medicine and ready to contribute to a dynamic Division I program, we encourage you to apply.
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It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job-related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
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Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 of Caspari Hall, or email ramirezv@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 Suite 102 at 104 Central Avenue or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) Room 108-C of Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@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 of Caspari Hall, or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.
*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be made to the individual receiving the application packet.
Department: Athletics
Industry
Employment Type
Full-time