Graduate Assistantship- Master in Athletic Training
Sam Houston State University

Requisition:

202400082ST

Graduate Assistantship- Master in Athletic Training

Graduate Employee

No

Dept of Kinesiology

Division of Academic Affairs

10

Schedule:The schedule for this position is up to 10 hours per week and may include both weekdays and weekend days depending on scheduled events for the program. This graduate assistantship is available for fall, spring, and summer terms. Assistantships are given on a per semester basis. The position is renewed based on performance, professionalism, and collaboration. The granting of an assistantship does not guarantee future assistantship positions.

Acceptance to/currently enrolled into the MSAT program at SHSU.

MS in Athletic Training:Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventativeservices, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention andrehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic Trainingencompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, andrehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions.Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA),Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Healthand Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession.

General skills and qualifications:Communication: Students must communicate with other graduate assistants and faculty both in-person and via electronic mediums.Computer skills: Strong computer skills especially with Microsoft Office and internet and database search tools is critical.Self-motivation: Students must demonstrate a high level of responsibility to complete tasks in a timely manner and make significant progress without direct supervision.Develop and grow: Students must demonstrate the ability to learn new skills in the areas of research, logistics, software, and lab equipment.
Preferred skills include:

1. Professional and research writing skills,
2. Ability to assist with statistical analysis of data, and

03/22/2024

Dr. Mary Williams

936-294-1172

mary.williams@shsu.edu

Lee Drain Building, Room 108

If you are interested in applying, look for our application on People Admin.If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Mary Williams, Athletic Training Program Director, mary.williams@shsu.edu**International Students - please visit the following website for more information on employment requirements and eligibility: https://www.shsu.edu/dept/global-engagement/international-students-and-scholars/employment.html.
Application Timeline:The MSAT program hires Graduate Assistants to start each fall semester and as needed during other times of the academic year. The annual application priority deadline is:Fall Semester Start - Graduate AssistantshipApplication is due on or before April 1, 2024

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