Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. jobs in Utah

Job Classification: Athletic Professional

Start Date of this Position: ASAP

Posting Close Date: June 12, 2024

Job Summary

The responsibilities of the football assistant athletic trainer include providing athletic training services and assistance for the BYU football team, including but not limited to evaluating injuries/illnesses, providing safe and effective treatments for injuries/illnesses, making referrals for athletes to other health care professionals as needed, communicating with coaches regarding the health status and limitations of athletes, counseling with athletes and parents regarding their health status and treatment options, and maintaining accurate records of injuries, illnesses, treatments and referrals. The football assistant athletic trainer will function as a member of the high-performance health and performance team, which included physicians, physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, mental health and performance specialists, sports scientists, nutrition professionals, and other athletic trainers. The assistant athletic trainer will report directly to the director of football athletic training.

Are You a Good Fit?

We are looking for someone with a desire to help our student-athletes succeed on the field by providing top of the line athletic training services. You will have the opportunity to work with world-class, championship-winning athletes day in and day out. We want someone who can not only tape ankles, but also someone who can connect with student-athletes and cater to their needs through injury prevention, recovery, and evaluation. We are looking for someone who has athletic training experience and a national athletic certification by the National Athletic Trainer Association Board of Certification. We will require a NATA certification to be completed within first six months of hire.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. Now officially a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU's distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do, and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

Great benefits including:

• Paid individual cell phone plan
• Free or discounted tickets to other BYU athletic events
• Industry leading medical, dental, and supplemental life insurance plans
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with an employer match and an 8% employer-funded retirement contribution, fully vested from your first day
• Tuition benefits for you and your family
• A magnificent campus work environment, fantastic food options, and devotionals and forums with leaders from campus and around the world

What You'd Be Responsible For:

• Evaluate injuries/illnesses for assigned athletic teams
• Provide safe and effective treatments for injuries and illnesses within the certified athletic trainer's scope of practice and within the guidelines of sound medical practice.
• Make referrals for athletes to other health care professionals as needed.
• Communicate with coaches regarding the health status and limitations of athletes.
• Counsel with athletes and parents regarding their health status and options available for treatment.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, illnesses, treatments, and referrals.

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field (Must have required degree by start date)
• Willingness to uphold and live by the university's Honor Code
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.