Athletic Trainer I (Athletics)

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics, fostering, integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The University of Arizona Athletics Department invites you to apply to the role of the Athletic Trainer. This is an opportunity to build upon and develop practical experience in athletic training and hone skills that play a critical role in the methodology of the Sphere of Influence. The successful candidate must be extremely driven, a self-starter, exceptionally organized and still present a self-effacing demeanor. This position will have the opportunity to work with other athletic trainers, weight room staff, psychologist, dietitian, and medical staff.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Assist with first aid and emergency care for student-athletes
  during practices and competitions.
• Assist with injury management, and emergency care for acute
  injuries, ensuring the safety and well-being of student-athletes.
• Evaluate and treat athletic injuries and assist with injury prevention
  programs.
• Assist the athletic trainers with daily treatment and
  rehabilitation of student-athletes to promote optimal recovery and functional
  restoration for injured student-athletes.
• Assist with the coverage of the athletic training room; including the
  coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions.
• Assist the athletic trainers with medical record keeping.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records, injury reports,
  treatment logs, and progress notes for student-athletes, adhering to HIPAA and
  regulations and institutional policies.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate office machinery (fax machines, computer, telephone, etc.).
• Ability to work with computer programs such as Excel and
  Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support
  value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of position related NCAA, Big 12, and University
  of Arizona rules and compliance.
• Fosters a collaborative work environment through respectful and effective communication.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to
  plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive
  interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with
  individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional
  attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and
  weekends and travel as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: Employees are frequently required to lift/move/transport up to 40 lbs.
• Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather
  conditions.
• Extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for more than an hour.
• Extreme heat: Temperatures typically above 100 degrees for more than an hour.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience is required.
• Arizona Board of Athletic Training license required. Successful candidate will have 6 months from date of hire to obtain license.

• Master's degree in athletic training or related field.
• Graduate from the NATA approved athletic training curriculum.
• NATABOC certified.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations.

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball, or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?