Assistant Athletic Trainer — Student-Athlete Health

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University seeks an athletic trainer to oversee and coordinate medical services for student‑athletes. You will assist physicians, supervise athletic training coverage, and manage exams, clearance processes, and injury prevention initiatives.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment, applying protective devices, maintaining records, and coordinating with medical staff. Candidates must hold a ATC credential and NC licensure, with readiness to work flexible hours and travel as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
• Certified Athletic Trainer as designated by the Board of Certification.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Training Examiners or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Medical Services, team physician, and associated medical practitioners in prevention, immediate care, and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by ECU student‑athletes.
• Carry out policies and procedures of the athletic training facilities and ECU Department of Athletics.
• Direct and provide athletic training coverage and supervision of intercollegiate athletic teams during practices, games, and strength and conditioning sessions as assigned.
• Coordinate physical exams and pre‑participation paperwork for student‑athletes through the team physician or designee.
• Perform selected portions of the physical exam under the direction and supervision of the team physician.
• Apply specific and appropriate taping, bracing, and other protective/supportive devices in order to prevent injury or re‑injury.
• Monitor environmental conditions of playing and practice areas in order to make recommendations regarding the safety of the student‑athlete, following accepted and recommended guidelines.
• Refer the student‑athlete to medical personnel in order to ensure appropriate medical evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation by implementing standard verbal and/or written orders.
• Maintain appropriate medical records.
• Be familiar with emergency action plans for each athletic venue.
• Familiarize student‑athletes with the ECU Athletic Department's Drug Testing and Counseling program.
• Provide education and counseling in health related matters to the student‑athletes and coaches.
• Direct the student‑athletes and coaches to professionals in order that the student‑athlete may receive consultation for social and/or personal programs on specific topics, and by personal consultation.
• Assist in CPR/First Aid/AED instruction to coaches, athletic department staff, and athletic training students and staff.
• Provide clinical supervision of athletic training students/student‑aid workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Adhere to regulations of the North Carolina Athletic Trainer Practice Act.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director for Medical Services.
• Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with Pirate Club, athletics, and University staff, students, business vendors and all donors and stakeholders.
• Abide by all written policies and procedures of ECU, the Department of Athletics, The Educational Foundation, the NCAA, and all applicable conferences or associations.
• Nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel are required in the performance of duties.

Skills

CPR/First Aid/AED instruction

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field

Certified Athletic Trainer

Licensed Athletic Trainer by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Training Examiners

Job description

East Carolina University seeks an athletic trainer to oversee and coordinate medical services for student‑athletes. You will assist physicians, supervise athletic training coverage, and manage exams, clearance processes, and injury prevention initiatives.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment, applying protective devices, maintaining records, and coordinating with medical staff. Candidates must hold a ATC credential and NC licensure, with readiness to work flexible hours and travel as