BYU Track and Field Athletic Trainer

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

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About The Position

BYU Athletic Trainers play a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes by delivering comprehensive athletic training and sports medicine services to their assigned teams, including track and field. Responsibilities include the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, as well as providing on-site medical coverage for practices, competitions, and assigned shifts within BYU’s sports medicine facilities. In addition, Athletic Trainers serve as clinical instructors and supervisors for students in BYU’s Athletic Training curriculum within the Exercise Science Department, offering mentorship, hands-on instruction, and professional guidance to support student learning, development, and ethical practice in a Christ-centered educational environment. Why You Should Join Our Team Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment. We want someone who can bring their own unique and diverse lived experiences to help develop and enhance the sense of belonging for all within BYU Athletics as we strive to work together as one team. Great benefits including: Paid individual cell phone plan Free or discounted tickets to athletic events Industry leading medical, dental, and supplemental life insurance plans Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with an employer match and an 8% employer-funded retirement contribution, fully vested from your first day Tuition benefits for you and your family A magnificent campus work environment, fantastic food options, and devotionals and forums with leaders from campus and around the world

Requirements

• Master’s Degree (must have required degree by start date)
• 3 years of NATA certification through the BOC

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience with Division I athletics
• Clinical skill in massage therapy (but licensure as a massage therapist not required)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate injuries/illnesses for assigned athletic teams
• Provide safe and effective treatments for injuries and illnesses within the certified athletic trainer’s scope of practice and within the guidelines of sound medical practice.
• Make referrals for athletes to other health care professionals as needed.
• Communicate with coaches regarding the health status and limitations of athletes.
• Supervise student athletic trainers assigned to sport and serve as a clinical instructor to assigned students.
• Counsel with athletes and parents regarding their health status and options available for treatment.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, illnesses, treatments, and referrals.

Benefits

• Paid individual cell phone plan
• Free or discounted tickets to athletic events
• Industry leading medical, dental, and supplemental life insurance plans
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with an employer match and an 8% employer-funded retirement contribution, fully vested from your first day
• Tuition benefits for you and your family
• A magnificent campus work environment, fantastic food options, and devotionals and forums with leaders from campus and around the world

What This Job Offers

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