Athletic Trainer - Adaptive Athletics

Athletic Trainer - Adaptive Athletics

Posting Number

req22333

Department

Campus Health and Wellness

Department Website Link

https://health.arizona.edu/

Location

Main Campus

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Athletic Trainer - Adaptive Athletics

Posting Number

req22333

Department

Campus Health and Wellness

Department Website Link

https://health.arizona.edu/

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona, Campus Health Service (CHS) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill their Athletic Trainer position.

The Athletic Trainer position provides for the prevention and care of athletic related injuries for all adaptive athletes. This position reports to both the Supervisor for Sports Medicine at Campus Health Service and the Adaptive Athletics Director.

This position is on an Academic Year 9-month (August - May) calendar.

The CHS was the first fully accredited college health service in the nation and in the Princeton Review, the CHS has been ranked in the top 4% for Best Health Services for the past eleven years. It is an organization of over 180 employees who are committed to improving the health and safety of college students. For more information on the CHS, please go to https://www.health.arizona.edu.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Prevention and care of athletic related injuries for all Adaptive Athletics.

Maintain knowledge of and observance pertinent OSHA regulations to minimize the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens.

Plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of the athletic training program for Adaptive Athletics team while working under the direction of the UA Campus Health team physicians. This includes prevention, evaluation and emergency treatment of injuries and an injury and illness prevention program.

Follow standard of care and professional, ethical, and legal guidelines regarding use of therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured student athletes and participants.

Attend practice sessions and athletic contests/tournaments/camps (home and away) as assigned by the Adaptive Athletics Director.

Establish and maintain effective communication with UA Adaptive Athletics coaches, members of their teams, and other staff as necessary which includes accurate and up to date injury records, treatments.

Refer all injuries to UA Campus Health provider staff for follow up care, follow up evaluation, and follow up treatment plans as indicated.

Coordinate educational Adaptive Athletics teams and staff.

Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Adaptive Athletics Director and Supervisor for Sport Medicine at Campus Health Service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skill in evaluation, assessment, and treatment of musculoskeletal system.

Good oral and written communication skills. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Certified CPR-PR/AED.

N.A.T.A Certified.

Arizona Athletic Training licensed or eligible to obtain licensure by date of hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

1 year post graduate experience.

Certified CPR-PR and AED instructor/trainer.

Teaching experience.

Experience covering Adaptive Athletics.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.00

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Athletics

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$40,799 - $50,999

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

7

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Grade Range Minimum

$40,799

Grade Range Midpoint

$50,999

Grade Range Maximum

$61,198

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Sports Medicine

Job Function

Athletics

Type of criminal background check required:

Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Melissa Mares

melissamares@arizona.edu

Open Date

3/28/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

This position is on an Academic Year 9-month (August - May) calendar.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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