Assistant Athletic Trainer
About This Opportunity
Join a dedicated team committed to supporting the health, safety, and success of NCAA Division I student-athletes. As an Assistant Athletic Trainer, you'll work directly with student-athletes and coaches in a collaborative, high-performing athletics department that values excellence, innovation, and student development. Ball State University offers a welcoming campus community, outstanding professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of student-athletes every day.
Position Function
Perform duties as assigned with the health care program and as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Make recommendations for the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the health care program for Intercollegiate Athletics.
- Serve as the athletic trainer and have direct supervision for one or more sports, as necessary on a daily basis, as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
- Evaluate injuries and make physician referral decisions for assigned sports.
- Design and implement, in coordination with the team physician, all rehabilitation and therapeutic programs for assigned sports.
- Work in conjunction with other members of the training staff, to supervise the athletic training students in the athletic training major.
- Direct all communication between the athlete, training room staff, team physicians, and coaching staff for the assigned sports.
- Coordinate with the Strength and Conditioning Coach regarding programs for injured and rehabilitating athletes.
- Some teaching may be included as assigned by the Chair of the School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science.
- Show commitment to and responsibility for, adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university by date of appointment
- NATA certification
- Indiana Athletic Trainer State License or eligible for licensure
- At least two years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
- At least three years of related experience
How To Apply
Please apply via the online Ball State University job portal. Please list three professional references within the online application.
Supporting Documents Upload Instructions: Important: Do not use the Autofill feature when uploading your resume.
Required Document: Resume
Optional Document: Cover Letter detailing your qualifications for the position.
Benefits
- 24 paid vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays per year
- Paid parental leave (6 weeks)
- Affordable health and dental insurance
- Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
- Range of retirement benefits
- 90% undergraduate tuition coverage for dependents at Ball State
- 100% undergraduate tuition coverage for employee at Ball State
- 80% graduate tuition coverage for employee at Ball State
Compensation: $45,000-$47,000