Athletic Trainer
Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
Grand Canyon University's Athletic Department is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join their team. This role is responsible for helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence by using intercollegiate sports as a platform for developing integrity and personal growth. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a meaningful impact on the student-athlete experience and advancing the mission of GCU Athletics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
- Ability to lawfully accept employment in the US
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in related field preferred
- 2+ years’ experience in working with athletes in university or high school environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prevention, assessment, and treatment of athletic-related injuries sustained by student-athletes.
- Direct student-athletes through medical treatment and rehabilitation activities.
- Render aid to student athletes by providing first aid and physical therapy to promote healing and relieve soreness.
- Provide treatment for and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes.
- Prescribe routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles.
- Prepare student-athletes for practice and competition.
- Educate student-athletes on sports safety protocols, injury prevention and rehabilitation initiatives, and proper hydration.
- Conduct baseline concussion testing for designated athletic teams.
- Follow emergency plans for all venues and manage emergency situations in the event of acute injuries; recommend changes to established emergency plans to ensure physical safety.
- Coordinate GCU and NCAA Drug Testing Program.
- Maintain complete medical records filing system for students in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
- Maintain records with regard to insurance submittal for athletically related injuries.
- Act as a liaison between student-athletes, coaches, administration, parents, medical personnel, and other support staff in matters of health and welfare of student-athletes.
- Coordinate medical referrals to outside medical specialists as needed.
- Organize ATS schedule of training room coverage.
- Coordinate treatment for student-athletes during travel times.
- Recommend special diets to build up health and wellness.
- Coordinate activities with ATEP professors.
- Consult with medical physicians as required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401K savings plan
- Generous time off plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
- Free covered parking
- Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children
- Free on-site gyms on campus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
