Assistant, Athletic Training (May 2027 - June 2029)

Arizona Cardinals Football Club•Tempe, AZ

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Cardinals Athletic Training Assistant position is sponsored by the Athletic Training Department. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for committed, hardworking, and dedicated individuals that are seeking to gain a future career in Athletic Training, including first-hand experience in a National Football League (NFL) environment. The Assistant, Athletic Training position assists in all aspects of the day-to-day operations for the Athletic Training Department.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training with a completed Master’s Degree.
Including a completed or eligible to complete a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited Athletic Training Program.
1-2 years of sports-related experience in the Athletic Training field (including, but not limited to, student and/or certified athletic training experience)
BOC certified or eligible to pass the exam within 4 months of starting position
Eligible to apply for Athletic Training License in the state of Arizona
Demonstrated understanding when working with injured athletes.
Effective communication skills with all individuals across the organization.
Ability to maintain high energy and a positive attitude on a team united toward the common goals of championship-level performance.
Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity around professional athletes in their work environment.
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to eight (8) hours in length.
Ability to lift to 30+ pounds on a regular basis.
This role may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions (extreme heat).
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check

Responsibilities

Assisting in daily treatments of injured athletes.
Preparing athletes for daily practices.
Maintaining a clean and sanitized Athletic Training Room.
Set-up and breakdown of all Athletic Training supplies needed for daily practices/games.
Communicating to Head Athletic Trainer injury statuses throughout the day.
Assisting with hydration of athletes during all activities.
Managing and assisting athletes during the game day process.
Maintaining confidential medical records of care received for each athlete daily.
Setting up mobile athletic training room during road trips.
Extensive knowledge of medical records documentation.
Ability to manage 5-6 student assistants during training camp
Other duties as assigned