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From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
The University of South Carolina is looking for an experienced assistant athletic trainer who is committed to providing comprehensive sports medicine services to our student-athletes. This position will work collaboratively with our Athletic Team Physician and Senior Associate Athletics Director/Sports Medicine to carry out methods of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries for student-athletes within their assigned sport. The assistant athletic trainer will follow the policies and procedures for the athletic training staff and facilities as established by the Senior Associate Athletics Director/Sports Medicine.
The University of South Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plan, as well as opportunities for professional development.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
- Certified by the NATA and eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree. Strongly prefer athletic training experience in Division I institution.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Certified through NATA. Other certifications in applicable areas encouraged.
Job Duties
- Carries out methods of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries as established by the Athletic Team Physician and Senior Associate AD/Sports Medicine.
- Work with the assigned strength and conditioning coach to ensure the proper conditioning of the student-athletes in assigned programs.
- Provides the Head Coaches of assigned sports teams with daily injury reports regarding status of injured student-athletes. This report shall be submitted weekly, or as appropriate, during the sports teams’ off season.
- Supervise graduate and undergraduate student athletic trainers and athletic training students assigned to sports teams within the guidelines established by the Senior Associate AD/Sports Medicine and the Director of the Athletic Training Education Program.
- Assists the Senior Associate AD/Sports Medicine with the Wellness Program.
- Provide assistance to student-athletes in the form of nutritional guidance and meal selection in conjunction with the Sports Nutritionist.
- Participate in continuing education programs required to maintain certifications through the NATA and State licensure.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate AD / Sports Medicine or team physician.
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
