Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer, UNLV Athletics - Sports Training [R0154042]
About The Position
The Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer provides direct medical support for assigned UNLV sports teams, including daily practices, games, and seasonal travel. The role also covers home events and other events as needed, including event setup and coordination with physicians and emergency services. The position assists the athletic training staff with preventative health care and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses for 17 sponsored intercollegiate athletic teams, cheerleading, dance, and pom. Responsibilities include maintaining medical records, coordinating health care with physicians, and assisting with the supervision and management of an athletic training facility. The trainer must comply with NCAA, HIPAA, and FERPA requirements and have basic knowledge of applicable NCAA rules, seeking guidance or approval from Athletics Compliance as appropriate. UNLV sponsors a CAATE-accredited undergraduate athletic training educational program. The position assists in educating student-athletes, undergraduate athletic training students, and graduate students. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or CHEA.
- At least two years of experience.
- Required credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct medical support to assigned UNLV sports teams during daily practices, games, and seasonal travel.
- Provide coverage for home events and other events as needed, including event setup and coordination with physicians and emergency services.
- Assist with preventative health care and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses for 17 intercollegiate teams, cheerleading, dance, and pom.
- Comply with NCAA, HIPAA, and FERPA requirements and maintain medical records.
- Coordinate health care with physicians.
- Assist in the supervision and management of an athletic training facility.
- Assist in educating student-athletes, undergraduate athletic training students, and graduate students.
- Apply basic knowledge of NCAA rules relevant to assigned duties and obtain guidance or approval from Athletics Compliance when appropriate.
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
- No state income tax.
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools.
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
- No-cost wellness programming for faculty and staff.
- Opportunities for career advancement to leadership roles.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- Comprehensive onboarding program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
