Under the general supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, provides physical therapy and assists in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Provides trainer coverage of athletic activities, organizes orthopedic clinics, advises on prevention and care of athletic injuries, and team-teaches athletic training classes. Supervises student trainers. Typically requires: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in physical therapy or health science, and 1 – 3 years of related experience at the collegiate level. Certification as an athletic trainer desirable.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 469110
BLS SOC # 29-9091
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Athletic Trainers
US Census Code # 3245
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Assistant Trainer (Oregon State University)

Coordinates all aspects of team defense, assesses players’ skills and assigns positions, evaluates own and opposition team capabilities to determine game strategy, instructs players in techniques of game, and assists with recruitment and retention of student athletes. Requires a bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation, health, or related field or equivalent plus 4-5 years’ experience as an assistant coach or high school head coach. Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 499280
BLS SOC #: 27-2022
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name:  Coaches and Scouts
US Census Code: 2720
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Assistant Coach, Football (The University of Memphis)

Responsible for developing, implementing, supervising and evaluating the overall academic services offered to student athletes to insure they strive to achieve their full academic potential. Also responsible for monitoring institutional compliance with NCAA/conference academic eligibility regulations for student-athletes in all sports. Typically requires: Bachelors degree and 3-5 years of related administrative experience.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 400170
BLS SOC # 25-9030
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Instructional Coordinators
US Census Code # 2550
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Academics (Fairleigh Dickinson University)
Senior Associate for Student Athlete Development  (Oregon State University)
Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete and Leadership Development (Saint Francis University)

Responsible for developing, administering and monitoring the compliance system for maintaining institutional control for the school’s athletics program. Responsible for the comprehensive administration of all athletic compliance functions of the institution to ensure compliance with NCAA and other league rules and regulations, as well as pertinent governmental regulations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring recruiting activities, initial eligibility certification, continuing eligibility certification, financial aid administration, self reporting and rules education. Typically requires: Bachelors degree and 2 – 4 years of NCAA Compliance experience at an institution of higher learning.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 427100
BLS SOC # 13-1041
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Compliance Officers
US Census Code # 0565
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (Elmhurst College)
Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (Fairleigh Dickinson University)
Compliance Coordinator (Oakland University)
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (Oregon State University)
Director for Athletics Compliance (Saint Francis University)
Associate Director, Athletics Compliance (University of Rhode Island)

Responsible for all fund raising for athletic programs, including major gift cultivation and solicitation, capital campaigns, athletic club, premium seating programs, private suites, etc. Typically requires: Bachelors degree, 3- 5 or more years of college or university athletic fund-raising experience.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 437150
BLS SOC # 13-1131
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Fundraisers
US Census Code # 0726
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Senior Director of Development, Athletics (University of California, Santa Barbara)

Responsible for advising the Athletic Director on all external affairs and overseeing the external relations program which includes advertising, promotions, marketing, communications, ticketing and public affairs for the entire department. Oversees all marketing and promotions fulfillment as well as game day operations and all media resources (television, radio, internet, etc.). Serves as liaison with sponsors and negotiate contracts between various marketing, promotion and advertising entities. Typically requires: Bachelors degree in related field; 5 years of management experience in a college or university athletic department; experience in developing and implementing strategies related to external affairs preferred.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 468100
BLS SOC # 27-3031
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Public Relations Specialists
US Census Code # 0060
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Directs use, operation, and maintenance of all Institution athletic facilities and fields including stadiums, arenas, gymnasiums, pools, rinks and boathouses. Oversees administration of all events and establishes facilities revenue goals. Establishes long-range planning for facilities, identifies, assesses and addresses short- and long-term program needs in conjunction with staff members and coaches, and plans for and recommends technology improvements. Typically requires: Bachelor degree, with Master degree preferred; 8 or more years experience in facility and operation management; preferably athletic facility administration and operations experience desired.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 457110
BLS SOC # 13-1199
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Business Operations Specialists, All Other
US Census Code # 0020
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Sports Program Coordinator (Wichita State University)
Director – Varsity OSU/Alumni Engagement (Oregon State University)
Director of Recreation and Athletics Services (The Evergreen State College)

Directs the athletic training program for intercollegiate athletics and supervises the training room. Collaborates with coaching staff in developing conditioning, weight training and nutrition programs for athletes. Coordinates medical coverage for athletic events. Supervises Assistant Athletic Trainers/ Physical Therapists in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Determines, with advice from a doctor, when and at what level an athlete can return to participation in a sport. Typically requires: Bachelors degree in physical therapy, athletic training or related field; 5 – 8 years of related experience and certification as an athletic trainer.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 469100
BLS SOC # 29-9091
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Athletic Trainers
US Census Code # 3245
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine (University of Memphis)
Associate Head Athletic Trainer (Texas Woman’s University)
Head Athletic Trainer (Wichita Sate University)
Athletic Training Director (The University of Wisconsin, Madison)
Head Athletic Trainer (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Head Athletic Trainer (York College of Pennsylvania)

Directs intercollegiate and intramural athletic programs for men only. Responsible for scheduling and contracting for athletic events, employment and direction of athletic coaches, publicity, ticket sales, and equipment and facilities maintenance. Typically requires: Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of management experience in intercollegiate athletics.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 468120
BLS SOC # 13-1199
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Business Operations Specialists, All Other
US Census Code # 2720
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Institutional representative to the media for all athletic activities. Manages preparation and dissemination of news releases, articles, videos, WEB updates and other communications about the institutions sports programs, including games and other events. Typically requires: Bachelors in journalism, public relations, marketing or related field; 3- 5 years of experience in sports journalism.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 468110
BLS SOC # 27-3031
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Public Relations Specialists
US Census Code # 0050
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Assistant Director, Athletics Communications (Texas Woman’s University)
Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Information (University of Memphis)
Director of Athletic Communications (York College of Pennsylvania)
Sports Information Director (Notre Dame of Maryland University)

Oversees all aspects of women’s athletic programs. Responsibilities typically include budget planning, resource allocation, scheduling and contracting for athletic events, coordination and/or administrative support for coaches of all women’s sports. Also provides academic support to all women student-athletes, to include monitoring of academic performance and attendance, tutoring, advising or referring to appropriate resources. In charge of gender equity within the Athletic Department and advises the director on all matters concerning Women’s Athletics and gender related issues. Typically requires: Bachelor’s degree and 4-7 years of experience in athletic department administration, coaching, counseling or related field.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 468130
BLS SOC # 13-1199
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Business Operations Specialists, All Other
US Census Code #2720
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Associate Director, Athletics/Administration and Senior Woman Administrator (University of Rhode Island)

Coordinates all aspects of team offense, assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions, evaluates own and opposition team capabilities to determine game strategy, and coaches or directs coaches to instruct players in techniques of game. Requires a bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation, health, or related field or equivalent plus 4-5 years’ experience as an assistant coach or high school head coach. Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 499270
BLS SOC #: 27-2022
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name:  Coaches and Scouts
US Census Code: 2720
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Assistant Coach, Football (The University of Memphis)

Supports coaches’ decision-making by organizing, analyzing, and presenting information. Attends sporting events and records data in real time. Audits and compiles official statistics and prepares reports for media. May be involved in resolution of disputed calls. Analyzes player performance and team strategy. Requires a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistical analysis, or computer science.

CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 468150
BLS SOC # 15-2041
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Statisticians
US Census Code # 1230
VETS-4212 Category: Prof

SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Statistics Computer Entry (University of California, Santa Barbara)