The Athletic Trainer, Athletic, Medical and Rehabilitation Services is responsible for the administration of injury/illness prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, disposition, and rehabilitation for student-athletes participating in the intercollegiate athletics program and enforces health care policies and procedures regarding medical insurance, physical examinations, and related activities for student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer, Athletic, Medical and Rehabilitation Services follows risk management processes and communicates with parents, coaches, health care professionals, administrators, faculty students, and student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer, Athletic, Medical and Rehabilitation Services provides health care services specifically to designated sports and in general to all student-athletes.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.
New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico's Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $ 140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment over 48%. Home to the state's NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a cultural diverse educational environment. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.