Assistant Athletic Trainer

Ball State PBS; Muncie, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support NCAA Division I student-athletes, collaborating with coaches and the health care team in a high-performing athletics department.

You’ll provide rehabilitation, injury evaluation, and coordination with team physicians, with a pathway to professional development and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required by date of appointment.
• NATA certification and Indiana Athletic Trainer State License or eligibility required.
• At least two years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as assigned with the health care program and as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the health care program for Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Evaluate injuries and make physician referral decisions for assigned sports.
• Design rehabilitation and therapeutic programs in coordination with the team physician.
• Supervise athletic training students in the athletic training major.
• Direct communication among athletes, staff, physicians, and coaches for assigned sports.
• Coordinate with Strength and Conditioning Coach regarding programs for injured athletes.
• Some teaching may be included as assigned by the Chair.
• Adhere to Ball State University, MAC, and NCAA rules.

Skills

NATA certification

Indiana Athletic Trainer State License

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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.

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.

What we offer

• Paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year.
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks).
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• Range of retirement benefits.
• Cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State.
• Cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree.
• Cover 80 percent of your graduate tuition.

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.

Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Professional and download the spreadsheet. If you are applying for a 10-month position or one with Burris or Indiana Academy, please select the corresponding calculator.

Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position.

Contact Information

Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]