Assistant Athletic Trainer

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

29d • $46,350

About The Position

Ball State University Intercollegiate Athletics welcomes applications for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Position Function: Perform duties as assigned with the health care program and as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university by date of appointment
• NATA certification
• Indiana Athletic Trainer State License or eligible for licensure.
• At least two years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• At least three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for the coordination the day-to-day operations of the health care program for Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Serve as the athletic trainer and have direct supervision for one or more sports, as necessary on a daily basis, as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Evaluate injuries and make physician referral decisions for assigned sports.
• Design and implement, in coordination with the team physician, all rehabilitation and therapeutic programs for assigned sports.
• Work in conjunction with other members of the athletic training staff, to supervise the athletic training graduate assistants; supervise students in the athletic training major.
• Direct all communication between the athlete, athletic training room staff, team physicians, and coaching staff for the assigned sports.
• Coordinate with the Strength and Conditioning Coach regarding programs for injured and rehabilitating athletes.
• Show commitment to and responsibility for, adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year
• paid parental leave (6 weeks)
• affordable health and dental insurance
• robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
• range of retirement benefits
• cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State
• cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees