Assistant Athletic Trainer - Football

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

PG194105EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer - Football

Anticipated Hiring Range

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

PG194105EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer - Football

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule

M-F 8am-5pm with night, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Athletics

About the Department

The mission of the NC State University Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic, and personal aspirations as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University. The Sports Medicine Department is responsible for providing medical care for student athletes.

Essential Job Duties

Serve as Athletic Trainer in the Department of Athletics for assigned sport(s). Responsible for the care of student-athletes, to include prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of the injured student-athletes under the supervision of the team physician.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assists with preparation of budget requests and managing inventory of supplies for training room operations.

Interfaces with coaches regarding injured student-athletes.

Follows the

NATA

Code of Ethics; remains current on all state and national requirements for license renewal.

Agrees to comply with all University,

ACC

, and

NCAA

bylaws and legislation.

Supervises student trainers.

Collaborates with the Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, and Sports Psychology teams to support comprehensive player health and readiness plans.

Participates in daily medical team meetings to determine player availability and injury risk mitigation strategies.

Contributes to data-informed decision-making through documentation and tracking of injury trends, availability metrics, and objective performance testing results.

Performs other duties as requested by the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine or the Head Football Athletic Trainer.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor’s degree required.

| | Other Required Qualifications |
- Minimum of one year of Athletic Training experience working with Football - Strong working knowledge of football-specific injury patterns, recovery strategies, and emergency protocols - Proven ability to work collaboratively with high-level football coaches, strength staff, and sports performance professionals - Computer competency - Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience working with Division 1 or Professional Football - Previous experience with advanced return to play progressions in multidisciplinary medical models - Additional Certifications from NASM, NSCA, or CSCCA - Master’s degree preferred.

| | Required License(s) or Certification(s) |
- NATABOC certification is required; must be eligible for NC Board of Athletic Training license.

| | Valid NC Driver's License required | No | | Commercial Driver's License required | No |

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

| Job Open Date | 05/15/2025 | | Anticipated Close Date | Open until filled | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Along with completed application, please be prepared to attach resume and contact information for at least 3 professional references. |

Position Details

| Position Number | 00103214 | | Position Type | EPS/SAAO | | Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) | 1.00 | | Appointment | 12 Month Recurring | | Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather | Mandatory - Adverse Weather | | Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events | Mandatory - Medical Emergencies | | Department ID | 106001 - Athletics - Student Welfare & Development | | EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC 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. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?

   • NCSU Website
   • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have (or will you have by date of hire) a bachelor's degree or higher?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have a minimum of one year of Athletic Training experience working with football?

   • yes
   • no

5. (Open Ended Question)

6. * Do you have a NATABOC certification?

   • Yes
   • No

7. * Do you have or are you eligible to obtain licensure from the NC Board of Athletic Training?

   • yes
   • no

8. * The NCAA requires disclosure of certain relationships between potential employees and student athletes and their families as well as recruits and their families. Please check if you are any of the following:

   • A parent/legal guardian of a football or basketball (men’s or women’s) recruit or current NC State student-athlete.
   • A relative of a football or basketball (men’s or women’s) recruit or current NC State student-athlete.
   • A high school/ college coach who works with football or basketball (men’s or women’s).
   • A strength coach or personal trainer who works with a football or basketball (men’s or women’s) recruit or current NC State student-athlete.
   • None of the above.

9. (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials Required

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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