Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Position Function: This position provides sports medicine services to student-athletes, with a focus on football student-athletes, including, but not limited to evaluation, diagnosis, management, treatment, rehabilitation and intervention of injuries and illnesses. This position works closely with the Ball State Athletic Administration, Director of Sports Medicine, Athletic Training Staff, Strength & Conditioning staff, and IU Health medical personnel to ensure a safe and healthy environment is in place for the student-athletes. This position also provides sports medicine services for student-athletes during open training room hours and is responsible for providing medical care during practices, games and tournaments, as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine. In addition, this position has the responsibility of educating, supervising, mentoring and evaluating graduate students and interns.

Serve as the athletic trainer for football, and have direct supervision for more sports, as necessary on a daily basis, as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.

Responsible for the complete spectrum of medical care (physical and mental) of Ball State student-athletes, including, but not limited to prevention, coverage of athletic events, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses.

Direct patient care through referral to the appropriate medical person outside or inside the university. This includes physician visits, diagnostic tests, surgeries, follow-ups and complying with appropriate procedures associated with insurance protocols.

Support the management of the sports medicine unit, including: 1.Policy and procedure development, 2.Procurement and inventory control, 3.Emergency protocols and equipment, 4.University and professional service, 5.Environmental safety, 6.Maintenance of facility & equipment, 7. Professional development, 8.Supervision of students, 9. Administering pre-participation screenings for student-athletes, and 10.Schedules nutrition and sport psychology programs.

Direct all communication between the athlete, training room staff, team physicians, and coaching staff for the assigned sports.

Provide education and mentoring for various groups within the university. This includes supervision, instruction and evaluation of undergraduate, graduate and medical students, medical residents and fellows, and university faculty and staff.

Contribute to a positive, collaborative, innovative culture of sports medicine and sports performance.

Show commitment to and responsibility for, adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university by date of employment; NATA certification; Indiana Athletic Trainer State License or eligible for licensure.

At least two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree.

At least three years of related experience.

How to apply:

Please apply via the online Ball State University job portal.

Please list three professional references within the online application.

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Required Document:

• Resume

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• Cover Letterdetailing your qualifications for the position.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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