Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Title Assistant Athletic Trainer Working Location (City, State) Boone, North Carolina Faculty Rank No Provide Rank Position Number 087691 Department Special Projects-120010 Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

BOC Certification

Eligible for state licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Training

Bachelor's degree required;

License/Certification Required

BOC Certification

Eligible for state licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Training

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred

One to three years experience in athletic training after certification or a Master's degree

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Athletic Trainer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prevention, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for the Women's Basketball program

• Daily athletic training room operations

• Coverage of events and practices for Women's Basketball (and other sports as assigned)

• Supervision of athletic training students

• Administrative duties assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Health and Well-Being

The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution's overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality - the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.

At Appalachian State University, student-athletes will be provided with the opportunity and encouraged to progress toward a degree of their choice and the opportunity to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, leadership, and institutional loyalty. The intercollegiate athlete representing App State will be a bona fide student pursuing a degree program and an amateur competitor.

Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours Varies Number of Hours Per Week 40+ Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Suggested Salary Range Commensurate with experience. Physical Demands of Position

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 08/15/2024 Closing Date 08/30/2024 Open Until Filled No Evaluation of Applications Begins 08/15/2024 Proposed Date of Hire 09/15/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• BOC Certification (use the "license and cert" category in document uploads)

• List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information

Search Chair Name Scott Crothers Search Chair Email crotherss@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/47589 Posting Number 201501491P