Assistant Athletic Trainer

William Peace University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant Athletic Trainer to join their vibrant community. This role focuses on providing essential athletic training services to ensure the health and performance of student-athletes. You will work closely with a dynamic team, supporting athletes through injury evaluation, rehabilitation, and maintaining health care records. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a holistic educational environment, fostering both academic and athletic excellence. If you are passionate about sports medicine and dedicated to student-athlete success, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• NATABOC Certification or eligible within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in Athletic Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical attention to athletes.
• Evaluate and treat injuries, developing rehabilitation programs.
• Maintain health care records and manage insurance claims.

Skills

Emergency Medical Attention

Injury Evaluation

Rehabilitation Program Design

HIPAA Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Relevant Field

NATABOC Certification

NC State Athletic Trainer License

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

WPU provides a culture that fosters an energized team environment, builds on our strengths, promotes creativity and innovation, and encourages respect and open communication. We value our faculty and staff. We know they are important and vital to the growth of our university and culture. Senior leadership is personally dedicated to the professional growth and development of each employee. We want to help you build your career, while ensuring you have great work-life balance and flexibility.

We teach our students the skills needed for ethical citizenship, not just in the classroom, but by example. We believe in giving back to our community, and our employees take pride in working at William Peace University.

Department:

Purpose of Department:

The Athletic Department at William Peace University complements the institution’s core educational mission, helping to enrich the lives of our students while contributing to a vibrant and diverse campus community that inspires excellence. Our work contributes to the holistic educational environment and strengthens community at the University. Academic and athletic excellences are compatible in a well-balanced environment that encourages student-athletes to thrive and achieve their full potential as whole people.

Summary of Position:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer partners with the Head Athletic Trainer and Associate Athletic Trainer in managing and providing athletic training services with the goals of maintaining the optimal health, well-being, and performance of student athletes.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Location: On-campus, in person with limited remote work opportunities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, the individual holding this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

· Independently provide immediate emergency medical attention and makes decisions regarding the appropriate course of action to ensure the safety and well-being of athletes.

· Evaluate injuries sustained by athletes. Uses judgment and discretion to determine and apply appropriate and effective medical care, including tape, special orthotic pads, braces.

· Develop and implement rehabilitative programs to facilitate physical improvement and performance specific to individual needs.

· Organize and implement pre-participation physical examinations. Collect and maintain all required documentation.

· Monitor and control environmental risks.

· Identify and correct common risk factors and conditions predisposing the athletes to increased risk of injury.

· Maintain health care records of athletes and manage insurance claims.

· Serve as a liaison between William Peace University and the team physician.

· Attend practices and home games for assigned teams and as scheduled including occasional travel to away games.

· Communicate decisions and plans with the coaching staff of the respective sports.

· Partner with the Head Athletic Trainer in the consideration, selection, and maintenance of athletic training equipment and medical supplies.

• Perform other job-related duties and projects assigned.

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS , and ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed in order to perform the duties of the position, including the ability to retain on the job learned skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations

· Knowledge in injury evaluation methods and techniques.

· Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and their clinical applications.

· Design rehabilitation programs for a wide variety of athletic injuries.

· Excellent communication and customer service skills

· Ability to work well with diverse populations of student athletes, coaches, and administrators

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to physically demonstrate proper techniques and form of exercises.
• Ability to move and transport 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in all climates and weather such as hot, cold, humid, rainy, and sunny conditions.
• Ability to communicate in audible tones so that others understand clearly, adjusting volume at practices, games, and other events as required.
• Ability to operate both office and sport related equipment.
• Must be available to work a non-traditional, varying schedule that may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, overnight travel, and occasional holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is in-person with limited/minimal possibility for remote work opportunities.
• Work is primarily performed indoors with varying temperatures and with noise levels varying from moderate to loud.
• Work is occasionally performed outdoors with occasional exposure to adverse climate and weather conditions such as wind, sun, and hot or cold temperatures and with noise levels varying from moderate to loud.
• The position requires significant physical activity.
• May encounter bodily fluids.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to physically demonstrate proper techniques and form of exercises.
• Ability to move and transport 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in all climates and weather such as hot, cold, humid, rainy, and sunny conditions.
• Ability to communicate in audible tones so that others understand clearly, adjusting volume at practices, games, and other events as required.
• Ability to operate both office and sport related equipment.
• Must be available to work a non-traditional, varying schedule that may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, overnight travel, and occasional holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is in-person with limited/minimal possibility for remote work opportunities.
• Work is primarily performed indoors with varying temperatures and with noise levels varying from moderate to loud.
• Work is occasionally performed outdoors with occasional exposure to adverse climate and weather conditions such as wind, sun, and hot or cold temperatures and with noise levels varying from moderate to loud.
• The position requires significant physical activity.
• May encounter bodily fluids.

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS Candidates who apply within established recruitment dates are required to meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for employment. Minimum qualifications are the absolute smallest amount of experience and education that provide the ability to determine if the candidate could potentially perform well in the position. Preferred are the qualifications that enable a candidate to potentially excel in the position.

Minimum Qualifications

· Master’s degree in relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· NATABOC Certification or eligible to receive licensure within 3 months of hire.

· NC State Athletic Trainer Licensed or eligible to receive licensure within 3 months of hire.

· CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer or eligible to receive licensure within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

· One year of experience in Athletic Training at the college or university level

· NC State Athletic Trainer License

· CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent

Hours per week: 40 hours, 12-month duration

Job Posting Date:

Job Posting Date: 03/28/2025

Priority Deadline:

Priority Deadline: 04/11/2025

Priority Deadline Information:

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by the Priority Date; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation