Athletic Trainer - Intern

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix seeks an Athletic Trainer-Intern for a 10-month, part-time role within the Athletics Department. You will work with student-athletes to prevent, assess and treat injuries, and provide first aid and emergency response as needed.

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field is required; BOC certification and Arizona licensure preferred; CPR/AED/First Aid certification required; prior experience with high school or intercollegiate programs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field required.
• BOC Certification required or in process.
• Arizona Licensure required or eligible for licensure in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, assess and treat athletic injuries in student-athletes.
• Develop rehabilitation and conditioning protocols.
• Administer wound care and first aid as needed.
• Assist with pre-participation physicals and baseline concussion testing.
• Document injuries and maintain HIPAA-compliant records.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

AED

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field

BOC Certification

Arizona Licensure

Job description

Grand Canyon University! Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sports as a platform for developing our student-athletes in integrity and personal growth. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the student-athlete experience and helping advance the mission of GCU Athletics, we invite you to join our team as an Athletic Trainer-Intern. This role is 10 months and part-time.

What you will do:

• Primary responsibilities include prevention, assessment and treatment of athletic related injuries sustained by student athletes.
• Develop therapeutic exercise protocols to include proprioception, strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness for injuries sustained by student athletes.
• Effectively utilize various modalities including heat, cold, sound, and electrical stimulation to promote wound and injury healing.
• Render first aid to student athletes to include wound care and / or life threatening conditions.
• Consult either Director of Sports Medicine or ATC’s before referral to medical physician as result of injury or illness sustained by student athletes.
• Coverage of teams as assigned by Director of Sports Medicine and their various events hosted by GCU athletic department.
• Follows emergency plans for all venues and assists in emergency situations in the event of acute injuries.
• Participates in Pre-Participation Physicals Exams for all student athletes.
• Implement baseline concussion testing for designated athletic teams.
• Provide diet guidelines to promote health and wellness for student athletes.
• Maintain complete medical records of student athletes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Update requisite system for all injuries to student athletes.
• Process insurance and billing documents required for student athletes to ensure coverage.
• Assist with maintaining Athletic Training Room inventory.
• Assist in the department Drug Testing Program.
• Travel with teams as required.
• Coverage of summer camps and tournaments.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Relevant experience treating high school, club, or intercollegiate participants preferred.
• Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC) of Athletic Trainers.
• Current Arizona Licensure required.
• CPR, AED, First Aid Certified.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why GCU:

Working with world class athletics team Gain experience in your field #INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.