Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletics Trainer

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Department:

ATHL | Athletics

Summary of Job Duties:

As an Assistant Athletics Trainer one must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems in order to assess, evaluate, and potentially refer student-athletes to other healthcare professionals. Tasks such as these also require critical and independent decision-making skills. This position requires a certain level of attention to detail along with effective communication skills in order to handle high stress situations. Just as importantly this job requires the ability to organize prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision and/or assistance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field required.

NATA BOC Certification required

Must be eligible for Arkansas licensure

Current CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certification (ARC or AHA)

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Lifting, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Feeling

Benefits Eligible:

Yes