Athletic Trainer

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Athletic Trainer with Washington State University Athletics, you will work under the guidance of the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine, Olympic Sports. You will coordinate care, prevent, assess, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries. You will also contribute to clinical education by assisting with supervision, mentoring, and development of Athletic Training students participating in the accredited Athletic Training education curriculum program. Duties must be performed in accordance with State, University, Department, NCAA, and NATA expectations, guidelines, and best practices, while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and laws when appropriate. This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent, 12-month position in Athletics Medicine in Pullman, Washington. The position is overtime eligible and requires frequent travel with assigned teams, as well as the ability to work nights and weekends. Monthly salary is $5,000–$5,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Two years of demonstrated experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities; a Master’s degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
BOC Certification by time of hire.
At least two years of work experience within intercollegiate or professional team sports medicine.
Ability to obtain a Washington State Athletic Trainer license within two months of the hire date.
Ability to work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience communicating effectively with head and assistant coaches, strength coaches, team physicians, and administrators.
Experience supervising Athletic Training Students (ATS) and certified interns.
Experience providing clinical instruction to Athletic Training Students.
Demonstrated interest in evidence-based practice as it relates to clinical practice.
Experience working successfully with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care for athletic injuries.
Prevent, assess, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
Assist with the supervision, mentoring, and development of Athletic Training students in the accredited Athletic Training education curriculum program.
Perform duties in accordance with State, University, Department, NCAA, and NATA expectations, guidelines, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and laws when appropriate.
Travel frequently with assigned teams.