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Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Alaska Anchorage)

Do you enjoy working with college student-athletes? Are you ready to join a collegial athletic training team that operates out of a state of the art sports medicine facility?

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Seawolf Athletics is seeking applicants to join our team as the Assistant Athletic Trainer. As the Assistant Athletic Trainer, you will assist the Head Athletic Trainer with all aspects of the UAA Athletic training program, including writing policies and procedures for individuals, facilities, treatment, and activity areas by referring to established safety and legal guidelines, NATA Role Delineation Study, and best practices. You will assist in implementing and practicing the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainer five domains; therapeutic intervention, assessment, evaluation and diagnosis; risk reduction, wellness and health literacy; healthcare administration and professional responsibility; and critical incident management. You will assist the Head Athletic Trainer with training and supervising as needed Assistant Athletic Trainer(s), student assistant(s), intern(s), and volunteer assistant(s) athletic training staff.

Seawolf Athletics is a multidivisional member of the NCAA, with 13 teams competing at the Division 1 and Division II levels. We support the educational mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage, protect and promote the safety, health, and wellness of our Student-Athletes, and guide and support our Student-Athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. We strive to produce honorable graduates and citizens and are actively engaged in our Community.

To thrive in this position, an individual working as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at UAA needs to enjoy the intercollegiate athletics environment; have a passion to serve student-athletes for their health, safety, and wellness. It is also important to understand the part they play in guiding the student-athletes in health, academics, and competition. This balance takes strong convictions and the ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and staff. In addition, this individual needs to possess the ability to establish a personal work-life rhythm that provides healthy boundaries between work and personal life.

To be successful in this role, an individual will need interpersonal skills that include diplomacy and a communication style that displays well-developed emotional intelligence to work with colleagues professionally. The individual needs to be able to teach, counsel, problem-solve, and collaborate with department stakeholders. The individual must have the ability to resolve conflicts. Record-keeping skills are integral to this position.

The individual will need expert knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive patient care in the five domains of clinical practice: therapeutic intervention, assessment, evaluation and diagnosis; risk reduction, wellness and health literacy; healthcare administration and professional responsibility; and critical incident management. The individual must have expert knowledge, skills, clinical abilities, professional behaviors, and proficiencies in the following areas identified within athletic training education competencies: evidence-based practice, prevention and health promotion, clinical examination and diagnosis, acute care of injury and illness, therapeutic interventions, psycho-social strategies and referrals, health care administration, and professional development and responsibility.

The individual must be able to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays. They must be able to travel on a regular basis during the competitive season.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree with an academic major (or graduate equivalent major program) that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A master's degree is preferred.
2. Four years experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer at the collegiate level, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
3. Knowledge of National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Role Delineation Study and NATA best practices.
4. NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification).
5. State of Alaska Athletic Training Licensure or must obtain completion ASAP and within 30 days of the job start date.
6. GNAC and NCAA required learning modules completed within 30 days of the job start date.
7. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.
8. UA Safe Title IX certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.
9. Applicant must possess an unrestricted Alaska driver's license (and CDL with endorsements as required) or be able to obtain an unrestricted Alaska driver's license within 60 days of accepting the job. In addition, the applicant must meet UAA's safe driving criteria.

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, 10-month, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and benefits. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the Grade 78, based on education and experience.

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Application Instructions:

Review of applicants will begin immediately, to ensure full consideration you must apply by December 6, 2024. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references with your application. If a degree is disclosed, an official transcript showing the highest degree will be required upon offer.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion. The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-###-####.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: here.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.