Track and Field Athletic Trainer - 129993

Job Title:  Track and Field Athletic Trainer

Job Classification:  Athletic Professional

Close Date: 3/11/2024

Anticipated Start Date:  As Soon As Possible

Job Summary

BYU's Athletic Trainers assist in providing athletic training services and health care for their BYU assigned teams (in this case, track and field); provide medical coverage of the BYU sports medicine facilities as assigned; and serve as a clinical instructor and supervisor for athletic training students in BYU's curriculum program in the Exercise Science Department.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. Now officially a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU's distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do, and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment. 

Great benefits including:

• Paid individual cell phone plan
• Free or discounted tickets to athletic events 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and supplemental life insurance plans
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with an employer match and an 8% employer-funded retirement contribution, fully vested from your first day
• Tuition benefits for you and your family
• A magnificent campus work environment, fantastic food options, and devotionals and forums with leaders from campus and around the world

Duties/Expectations:  

• Evaluate injuries/illnesses for assigned athletic teams
• Provide safe and effective treatments for injuries and illnesses within the certified athletic trainer¿s scope of practice and within the guidelines of sound medical practice
• Make referrals for athletes to other health care professionals as needed
• Communicate with coaches regarding the health status and limitations of athletes  
• Supervise student athletic trainers assigned to sport and serve as a clinical instructor to assigned students
• Counsel with athletes and parents regarding their health status and options available for treatment
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, illnesses, treatments, and referrals

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required:

• Master's Degree
• 3 years of NATA certification through the BOC
• Willingness to uphold and live by the university's Honor Code
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.

Preferred: 

• Clinical experience with Division I athletics
• Clinical skill in massage therapy (but licensure as a massage therapist not required)
• Knowledgeable in evaluation and care of concussions

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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer.  All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.