Athletic Trainer

Grand Canyon University, located in the Valley of the Sun in Phoenix, Arizona, is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. The Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence through intercollegiate sports, fostering integrity and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, assess, and treat athletic-related injuries sustained by student-athletes.
• Direct student-athletes through medical treatment and rehabilitation activities.
• Provide first aid and physical therapy to promote healing and relieve soreness.
• Prescribe routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles.
• Prepare student-athletes for practice and competition.
• Educate student-athletes on sports safety protocols, injury prevention, rehabilitation initiatives, proper hydration, and fueling.
• Conduct baseline concussion testing for designated athletic teams.
• Follow and manage emergency plans for all venues in the event of acute injuries; recommend changes to established emergency plans.
• Coordinate GCU and NCAA Drug Testing Program.
• Maintain complete medical records filing system in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain records for insurance submittal for athletically related injuries.
• Act as liaison between student-athletes, coaches, administration, parents, medical personnel, and other support staff regarding health and welfare.
• Coordinate medical referrals to outside medical specialists as needed.
• Organize Athletic Training Staff (ATS) schedule of training room coverage.
• Coordinate treatment for student-athletes during travel times.
• Recommend special diets to build up health and wellness.
• Coordinate activities with Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) professors.
• Consult medical physician as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training required; Master’s degree in related field preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience working with athletes in a university or high school environment.
• Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC) of Athletic Trainers.
• Current Arizona Licensure required.
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certified.
• Active NATA, RMATA, AZATA membership.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.

Skills

• Former competitive athlete (high school or NCAA) – a plus.
• CSCS Certification – a plus.
• Prior experience covering Baseball – a plus.
• Manual therapy-based skillsets (ART, IASTM, FRC) – a plus.
• Dry needling – a plus.
• Experience taking biomechanic courses (PRI) – a plus.

Benefits

• Exceptional workplace benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Free covered parking.
• Full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children receive an Education Tuition Discount Program.
• Free on-site gyms on campus.