Assistant Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA

Posted Mar 16, 2024

Expired Date: Apr 03, 2024

Posted Mar 16, 2024

Expired Date: Apr 03, 2024

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About the Job

Eastern Washington University

Sports Medicine, Eastern Washington University Profile

Athletic Director

Conference

Big Sky (DI)

Salary expectation

Unknown

Minimum Yrs Exp

Unknown

Work type

Full-time

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Posting Details

Position Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Posting Number

2024021EP

Position Information

Position Details

| Job Summary |
* Eastern Washington University is currently seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer. This position is housed in the athletic department and will report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Training Services. The Assistant Athletic Trainer supervises the care of student -athletes competing in the University’s Athletics program, and could be assigned to a specific sport at the discretion of their supervisor. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program.

* In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/ben....

* EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

*Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing and retaining the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic programs. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. | | About Eastern Washington University |
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land. | | Diversity Statement |
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws. | | Conditions of Employment |
* Travel may be required a minimum of fifteen (15) nights per year for team competition.

* Applicants must be able to maintain a thorough knowledge of NCAA and institutional rules, regulations and policies.

* Rules compliance is an important responsibility of this position. Employee shall support and comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Big Sky Conference, and other established bodies that govern intercollegiate athletics and the University.

* This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

MMR Requirement: All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Administrative Exempt positions : this verbiage should be added under the conditions of employment:

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt E...

Mandatory Training:

Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra... or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra....

* Minimum 1 year certified experience

* Certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)

* License issued by the Washington State Department of Health, or the ability to receive license prior to start date.

* First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

* Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity. | | Preferred Qualifications |
* Athletic training experience at the NCAA Division I level. | | Other Skills and Abilities | | | Work Schedule Type | Regular | | Work Schedule |
* Varies depending on attendance requirement at athletic events. Evenings and weekends as needed due to sport schedule.

* Travel may be required a minimum of fifteen (15) nights per year for team competition. | | Posting Date | 03/15/2024 | | Open Until Further Notice | Yes | | Closing Date | | | Screening to Begin | Immediately | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3. Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public. | | Application Types Accepted | Application |

Job Duties

Evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries.

Providing counseling and education to student athletes.

Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student athletes. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 20 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete for assigned sports programs.

Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual athlete needs for assigned sports programs.

Schedule and coordinate athletic training staff and students for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions for assigned sports programs. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

Assist with the supervision, education and recruitment of student athletic trainers and graduate assistant athletic trainer. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |