Assistant Athletic Trainer

  Gardner-Webb University invites applications for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. This position is a full-time, 12-month position. Gardner-Webb University competes on the NCAA Division 1 / FCS level as a member of the Big South Conference. The sporting assignments for this position will be evaluated based on applicant experience and interest.. This is an immediate opening and will remain open until filled. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

  Gardner-Webb University invites applications for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. This position is a full-time, 12-month position. Gardner-Webb University competes on the NCAA Division 1 / FCS level as a member of the Big South Conference. The sporting assignments for this position will be evaluated based on applicant experience and interest.. This is an immediate opening and will remain open until filled. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operation of the athletic training room to include developing necessary procedures, schedules and ensure proper use and maintenance of the athletic training equipment.
• Evaluates athletes and sports related injuries, designs and implements athletic training for rehabilitation and reconditioning, establishes a care plan to include necessary activities and athlete education as warranted by the athlete's diagnosis and condition.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician, athlete, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
• Ensures proper evaluation to determine whether students are physically and mentally able to practice and/or compete in intercollegiate programs.
• Communicates athlete's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates athlete's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning, and recommends solutions to athlete care problems.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress reports, daily treatment notes, attendance records, athlete/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and changes as needed.
• Re-evaluates athletes as needed, modifying goals and treatment as the athlete's status changes.
• Applies strapping, bandaging, or bracing designed to prevent or protect athletes from injury and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive devices.

- Provides and documents athlete in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program.

Job Requirements:

• BOC Certified and eligible for licensure in the State of North Carolina.  
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified
• Master's Degree in Athletic Training or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in NCAA athletics preferred.

Application:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.