Athletic Trainer | North Carolina A&T State University - Military Veterans

Description: The Staff Athletic Trainer will assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the overall administration of athletic training services to assigned student-athletes. Primary responsibilities will include injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation, documentation, and coordination of care of injuries and illnesses. The selected candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with the head athletic trainer, team physicians, head/assistant coaches, strength coaches, and administrators. Primary Function of Organizational Unit: The Sports Medicine unit at NC A&T State University exists to provide student-athletes with an opportunity to participate in intercollegiate athletics in the safest and healthiest manner possible. Our staff of certified athletic trainers and team physicians are responsible for the wellness of approximately 300 student-athletes. The NC A&T State University Sports Medicine Staff commits itself to providing personalized, comprehensive, contemporary, and effective health care that focuses on the student-athlete. Treatment of injuries and illnesses will be based on sound medical and rehabilitative principles in conjunction with consideration of personal and team goals. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training. Must be BOC certified and possess NC athletic training licensure (or be eligible for licensure). 1-3 years of certified experience; Current CPR / AED /First Aid certification. Experience at the collegiate level preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel required. Medium strength is required to position student-athletes for examination. May assist student-athletes as needed, helping them on and off the exam table. Must successfully pass a background screening. Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to/from work. Special Instructions: You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Health Benefits NCFlex Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS ) Optional Supplemental Plans 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount