Assistant Athletic Trainer
New Mexico Highlands University
Full-time
On-site
Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States
College Athletics, Athletic Training
Position Summary
New Mexico Highlands University, a Division II member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, has an opening for an Athletic Trainer beginning August 2025. This is a twelve month full time position. This job does require weekends, nights, travel, and observed school holidays. Candidates to be considered for this position must be NATA BOC certified prior to being hired as well as having a current BLS or Professional Rescuer CPR / AED certification. They must also have or be eligible to obtain New Mexico Athletic Trainer licensure within 30 days of employment. Possible sport assignments could include men’s and women’s basketball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, women’s track, softball, or assistance with football.
Duties And Responsibilities
Daily operations for the athletic training room and the following: Sport team responsibilities/assignments as specified by Director of Athletic Training communication with coaches and student athletes of assigned teams. Coordinating with physicians/medical personnel on care of student-athletes. Injury reporting, documentation, and maintenance of athlete’s medical records Taking inventory and restocking medical supplies Ensuring safety of patients and staff through enforcement of safety procedures. Maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training room as a medical facility. Additional administrative duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer. Continued education in sports medicine and maintaining good standing with NATA Board of Certification Other duties as specified by the Head Athletic Trainer.
Physical Demands
Lifting 0-50 pounds……………………………………………………..….Daily Standing for Long periods of time….…………………………..……….Daily Walking…………………………………………………………………………..Frequently Bending……………………………………………………………………….Frequently Squatting…………………………………………………………………..…Frequently Kneeling……………………………………………………………………….Frequently Prolonged use of computer……………………………………………….Occasionally
Preferred Qualifications
Additional related education and training Experience with administrative and organizational duties Experience with advanced manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine. Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in athletic training or related field.
New Mexico Highlands University, a Division II member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, has an opening for an Athletic Trainer beginning August 2025. This is a twelve month full time position. This job does require weekends, nights, travel, and observed school holidays. Candidates to be considered for this position must be NATA BOC certified prior to being hired as well as having a current BLS or Professional Rescuer CPR / AED certification. They must also have or be eligible to obtain New Mexico Athletic Trainer licensure within 30 days of employment. Possible sport assignments could include men’s and women’s basketball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, women’s track, softball, or assistance with football.
Duties And Responsibilities
Daily operations for the athletic training room and the following: Sport team responsibilities/assignments as specified by Director of Athletic Training communication with coaches and student athletes of assigned teams. Coordinating with physicians/medical personnel on care of student-athletes. Injury reporting, documentation, and maintenance of athlete’s medical records Taking inventory and restocking medical supplies Ensuring safety of patients and staff through enforcement of safety procedures. Maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training room as a medical facility. Additional administrative duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer. Continued education in sports medicine and maintaining good standing with NATA Board of Certification Other duties as specified by the Head Athletic Trainer.
Physical Demands
Lifting 0-50 pounds……………………………………………………..….Daily Standing for Long periods of time….…………………………..……….Daily Walking…………………………………………………………………………..Frequently Bending……………………………………………………………………….Frequently Squatting…………………………………………………………………..…Frequently Kneeling……………………………………………………………………….Frequently Prolonged use of computer……………………………………………….Occasionally
Preferred Qualifications
Additional related education and training Experience with administrative and organizational duties Experience with advanced manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine. Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in athletic training or related field.