Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Title:

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Compensation:

$45,000-$47,000

Department:

Athletic Training

About this opportunity:

Join a dedicated team committed to supporting the health, safety, and success of NCAA Division I student-athletes. As an Assistant Athletic Trainer, you'll work directly with student-athletes and coaches in a collaborative, high-performing athletics department that values excellence, innovation, and student development. Ball State University offers a welcoming campus community, outstanding professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of student-athletes every day. If you're passionate about sports medicine and want to be part of a department that strives to compete for championships while fostering student success, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

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Position Title:

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Compensation:

$45,000-$47,000

Department:

Athletic Training

About this opportunity:

Join a dedicated team committed to supporting the health, safety, and success of NCAA Division I student-athletes. As an Assistant Athletic Trainer, you'll work directly with student-athletes and coaches in a collaborative, high-performing athletics department that values excellence, innovation, and student development. Ball State University offers a welcoming campus community, outstanding professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of student-athletes every day. If you're passionate about sports medicine and want to be part of a department that strives to compete for championships while fostering student success, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

Perform duties as assigned with the health care program and as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Make recommendations for the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the health care program for Intercollegiate Athletics.

2. Serve as the athletic trainer and have direct supervision for one or more sports, as necessary on a daily basis, as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

3. Evaluate injuries and make physician referral decisions for assigned sports.

4. Design and implement, in coordination with the team physician, all rehabilitation and therapeutic programs for assigned sports.

5. Work in conjunction with other members of the training staff, to supervise the athletic training students in the athletic training major.

6. Direct all communication between the athlete, training room staff, team physicians, and coaching staff for the assigned sports.

7. Coordinate with the Strength and Conditioning Coach regarding programs for injured and rehabilitating athletes.

8. Some teaching may be included as assigned by the Chair of the School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science.

9. Show commitment to and responsibility for, adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA.

10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university by date of appointment;

2. NATA certification; Indiana Athletic Trainer State License or eligible for licensure.

3. At least two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree.
   
2. At least three years of related experience.

How to apply:

Please apply via the online Ball State University job portal.

Please list three professional references within the online application.

Supporting Documents Upload Instructions:

Important:  Do  not  use the Autofill feature when uploading your resume.

Required Document:

·         Resume

Optional Document:

·         Cover Letter   detailing your qualifications for the position.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you.  In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition.  This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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