Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Director of Athletic Training and be responsible for the following:
  • Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses
  • Evaluation of athletic injuries
  • Treatment of athletic injuries
  • Providing education and counseling to student-athletes about their injury/illness
• Oversee the CPR/AED and First Aid education for all Athletic Staff
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room
• Travels with both male and female teams
• Participates in inventory management of supplies
• Documents and maintains student-athlete PHI (i.e. physicals, injury reports, rehabilitation, etc.) into the SportsWare Online system
• Maintains appropriate communication with the Director of Athletic Training, student-athletes, coaches, and physicians
• Maintains appropriate communication and attends meetings within the Department of Athletics
• Obtains, creates and maintains an athletic calendar of events
• Coordinates and maintains records for all athletic physical examinations for all student-athletes
• Completes required CEU’s for NATA and Arizona Licensure
• Remains in good standing with the NATA and Arizona Athletic Trainer’s Licensure
• Develops, communicates and enforces Embry Riddle Athletic Training Policy & Procedures for athletes
• Works more than the traditional 40 hours per week, which may include many weekends (including Sundays), nights and holidays
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for transportation of team in vans and the ability to travel for team practices and competition

Perks

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships.
• Tuition Coverage: 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: 18 days of personal leave in your first year, 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Qualifications

• Education and Qualifications: Bachelor degree in exercise physiology/health education, sports medicine or a related field preferred.
• BOC Certification for Athletic Training
• AZ Athletic Training License
• Current CPR/AED certification