Assistant Football Athletic Trainer

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Position Title

Assistant Football Athletic Trainer

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

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Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title

Assistant Football Athletic Trainer

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

Provide Rank

N/A

Position Number

081421

Department

Special Projects-120010

Position Summary Information

| Primary Purpose |
The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.

At Appalachian State University, student-athletes will be provided with the opportunity and encouraged to progress toward a degree of their choice, and the opportunity to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, leadership and institutional loyalty. The intercollegiate athlete representing App State will be a bonafide student pursuing a degree program, as well as an amateur competitor. | | Minimum Qualifications |
BOC Certification

Bachelor’s degree required (Masters preferred) and at least two years of experience in athletic training after certification (preferably with Power 5, Group of 5, or FCS.)

Eligible for state licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Training | | License/Certification Required |
Board of Certification (BOC) Verification

Eligible for state licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Training | | Preferred Qualifications |
Master’s degree preferred. | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
The Assistant Football Athletic Trainer serves as the primary Assistant Athletic Trainer for the football team: Prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under the direction of the Appalachian State University Team Physicians.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily athletic training room operations, coverage of events and practices for football, supervision of athletic training students, and other administrative duties assigned by the Director of Football Athletic Training Services. | | Type of Position | Full Time Position | | Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty | | VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. | | Appointment Type | 1.0 | | Work Schedule/Hours | Varies | | Number of Hours Per Week | 40+ | | Number of Months Per Year | 12 | | Mandatory Staff | No | | Suggested Salary Range | $55,000 - $60,000 (Commensurate with experience) | | Physical Demands of Position |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |

Posting Details Information

| Posting Date | 04/02/2026 | | Closing Date | 04/16/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Evaluation of Applications Begins | 04/06/2026 | | Proposed Date of Hire | 04/27/2026 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
List a minimum of 3 professional references | | Search Chair Name | Brittney Whiteside | | Search Chair Email | whitesidebc@appstate.edu | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... | | Posting Number | 201501748P |

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Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. List of References with Contact Information

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