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Athletic Trainer - UT Southern

Position Number: 6453536
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Athletic Trainer - UT Southern
Pulaski, TN, United States

Job Identification: 4455
Job Category: Athletics
Posting Date: 08/07/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 433 West Madison Str., Pulaski, TN, 38478, US

Job Description
Responsible for the health, strength, conditioning, mental, physical, and social well-being of student-athletes through training and education. This role is often the first line of intervention and refers student-athletes to appropriate practitioners as warranted. This role may supervise the work of others; however, this is a secondary function of the role. Competencies for this role are usually gained through formal education, specialized training, certification, and/or experience in a program or specialty area specific to the position responsibilities.

Responsibilities
50%

Works with student-athletes within a designated sport.
Meets with coaches and practitioners on the physical status of athletes to develop and implement a standardized treatment plan.
Evaluates athletes, develops exercise programs, and advises athletes on proper techniques.
Schedules and implements rehabilitation and treatment plans as needed.
Attends practices and games to observe performance and respond to incidents, injuries, or emergency care.

50%

Assesses and/or evaluates the need for referral for further assessment of injuries.
Maintains treatment databases.
Maintains documentation of illnesses, injuries, and progress notes.
Travels with team to athletic events.
Develops educational programming for holistic athletic growth.
Assists with practice and game day set up.
Accompanies student-athletes referred for specialized treatment.

Qualifications
Knowledge of specialized sports performance area and applicable professional standards.
Operational knowledge of applicable specialized equipment.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and provide care in emergency situations.
Ability to mentor and motivate others.
Ability to work with a variety of constituents.
Ability to think critically and make sound decisions.

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