Assistant Athletic Trainer
About The Position
Under administrative direction, responsible for assisting in the operation of the Intercollegiate training and rehabilitation facilities and the training of all student-athletes, including aiding medical personnel with the prevention and treatment of athletically related injuries to student-athletes. Reports to the Associate Head Athletic Trainer. Adheres to NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as well as to the policies of the department, the University, and the AZ Board of Regents. We are filling three full-time positions: Two dedicated to supporting our Men's and Women's Track & Field and Cross-Country teams, and one dedicated to supporting our Women's Gymnastics team. Please indicate your sport program assignment preference or if you wish to be considered for either sport program assignment in your cover letter.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
- Knowledge of athletic training procedures, practices, and techniques.
- Knowledge of good management and sports team supervisory policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- NATA certification and CPR certification are required.
- Must be a licensee in good standing with the Arizona Board of Athletic Training, within 120 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of a Master's Degree in a related field.
- Two (2) years' experience working with a D1 athletics program, which includes one (1) year of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer REQUIRED.
- Experience providing prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured student athletes in the sport of Men’s or Women’s Cross Country and/or Track and Field.
- Experience with advanced manual therapy techniques such as Graston, ASTYM, MFD, or ART.
- Experience with supervision of other professionals.
- Evidence of effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of athletic training procedures, practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of good management and sport team supervisory policies and procedures.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Experience in stimulating changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.
- Experience in leading by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution's sustainability programs.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the operations of the training and rehabilitation room facilities.
- Assists with the daily treatment and rehabilitation of student athletes.
- Assists with supervision and evaluation of Athletic Training Students.
- Attends scheduled team practices and competitions, including all home events for sports as assigned by the head athletic trainer.
- Travels with teams as assigned by the head athletic trainer.
- Confers with the Team Physician to ensure proper evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured student athletes.
- Follows the NATA Code of Ethics.
- Remains current on all state and national requirements for license renewal.
- Performs other duties and special projects as requested and assigned by Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physician.
Benefits
- Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
- Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
- Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
- 10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.
- Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
- Disability and leave program for income protection.
- Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.
- ASU Discounts to sports/events, along with discounts from ASU partnerships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
