Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer will assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the overall administration of the athletic training program. Primary sport responsibility will be supervision and management of athletic training services for sporting teams. Responsibilities will include injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation; maintaining accurate medical records, practice and game/event coverage, including travel; pre-participation evaluations; coordinating medical insurance claims; and supervising student athletic trainers and volunteers. The selected candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with the head athletic trainer, team physicians, head/assistant coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and administrators. Additional duties may be assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

The Department of Sports Medicine at North Carolina A&T State University exists to provide student-athletes with an opportunity to participate in intercollegiate athletics in the safest and healthiest manner possible. Our staff of certified athletic trainers and team physicians are responsible for the wellness of approximately 300 student-athletes. The North Carolina A&T State University Sports Medicine staff commits itself to providing personalized, comprehensive, contemporary, and effective health care that focuses on the student-athlete. Treatment of injuries and illnesses will be based on sound medical and rehabilitative principles in conjunction with consideration of personal and team goals.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training. Must beBOCcertified and possess NC athletic training licensure (or be eligible for licensure). 1-3 years of certified experience; CurrentCPR/AED/First Aid certification. Experience at the collegiate level preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel required. Medium strength is required to position student-athletes for examination. May assist student-athletes as needed, helping them on and off the exam table. Must successfully pass a background screening. Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to/from work.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount

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