The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries and/or illnesses to Austin Peay State University athletes as well as others as referred by a team physician. Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for all physically active individuals, including Austin Peay State University athletes and others as referred by a team physician, men and women. • Attend assigned team(s) practice sessions and contests, home and away. • Travel with sports teams as directed. • Drug testing of athletes. • Attend home contests for all sponsored sports and away contests as assigned, to include nights, holidays and weekends. • Responsible for Automated External Defibrillator(s) registration /regular maintenance. • Follow guidelines as established by the Head Athletic Trainer for athletic training, practice set-up, and game set-up. • Assist with daily coverage of athletic training facility. • Supervise and follow established rules of the NCAA, University, Athletics Department and Athletic Training Department. • Must possess a complete knowledge of and be in compliance with all NCAA and ASUN rules related to this position. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public. • Must have a thorough knowledge of human anatomy, treating injuries with the modalities available and rehabilitation techniques to be used after an injury is sustained by the athlete. • Competency in handling supplies. • Ability to function within the existing inventory and budget. • Ability to keep current and complete records/notes on individuals seen while performing duties of the job. • Ability to respond to supervision and abide by and follow established rules of the NCAA, University, Athletics Department, and Athletic Training Department. • Must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and must maintain certificate during the course of employment. • Must be licensed by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners within the first six months of employment and must maintain certificate during the course of employment. Physical Requirements • Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree. • NATABOC certification and eligibility for a Tennessee Athletic Trainer’s License. • Tennessee license must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.