Certified Athletic Trainer

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University (BYU) Extramural Sports is seeking an athletic trainer with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. This part-time position (28 hours per week) provides certified athletic training care and services for assigned BYU Extramural Sports teams, aligning with the vision and standards of BYU. The role involves injury prevention, first aid, emergency care, initial injury evaluations, triage, injury rehabilitation, and record keeping. BYU Extramural Sports is transitioning to an open clinic model with a greater emphasis on patient outcomes.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Current certification through the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC).
• Knowledge of a large range of medical problems.
• Assessment, evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be required.
• Decision-making skills including ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, coaches, staff and families.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite injury/illness care, including prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and on-field assessments.
• Assess injury risk; perform ergonomic evaluations, coaching, self-care instruction, and overall wellness promotion.
• Coordinate and implement injury-prevention programs and customized preventative strategies.
• Educate student-athletes on injury prevention, management, and their role in recovery.
• Document all patient encounters electronically.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for student athletic trainers, providing leadership, training, and supervision.
• Complete weekly Medbridge continuing-education modules and attend weekly professional-development meetings.
• Perform literature searches and present assigned journal articles.
• Attend practices and games as assigned; travel may be required.
• Assist with annual pre-participation physicals, including medical screenings, functional tests, and concussion baseline testing.
• Maintain daily and weekly cleaning duties in the athletic training room; support administrative tasks as assigned.
• Communicate with coaching and sports-medicine staff regarding injuries, referrals, and return-to-play progress.

Benefits

• 401k (BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4%. Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans).
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household.
• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years.
• Access to the library.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree