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Assistant OR Associate Athletic Trainer
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Position Number: 5420752
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant OR Associate Athletic Trainer

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '22-'23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:
This recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies in the Athletic Department at Eastern Washington University. Three day's notice will provided prior to closure of the applicant pool.

Eastern Washington University is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Assistant OR Associate Athletic Trainer. This position is housed in the Athletics department and will report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. The Assistant OR Associate Athletic Trainer supervises the care of student athletes competing in the University's Athletic programs, working primarily with assigned sports, while working with additional programs at the discretion of their supervisor. The Assistant OR Associate Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University's comprehensive sports medicine program.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $40,000 (minimum) up to $55,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

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Required Qualifications:

Master's degree

Minimum 1 year certified experience

Certified by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers

License issued by the Washington State Department of Health, or the ability to receive license prior to start date.

First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Athletic training experience at the NCAA Division I level.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:
% of Time: 50
Responsibility / Duty: Assist in the overall supervision of a Division 1 Sports Medicine Program.
Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.

Evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries.

Providing counseling and education to student athletes.

Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student athletes.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 20
Responsibility / Duty: Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete for assigned sports programs.

Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual athlete needs for assigned sports programs.

Schedule and coordinate athletic training staff and students for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions for assigned sports programs.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 15
Responsibility / Duty: Assist with coordination and scheduling for medical coverage for home and away competition for assigned sport programs.

Assist with the supervision, education and recruitment of student athletic trainers and graduate assistant athletic trainer.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Keep records and documentation of student-athlete injuries and rehabilitation.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Serve as a preceptor to provide clinical experience to athletic training students.Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:
Travel will be required for team competition based upon team schedule and coverage requirements.

Applicants must be able to maintain a thorough knowledge of NCAA and institutional rules, regulations and policies.

Rules compliance is an important responsibility of this position. Employee shall support and comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Big Sky Conference, and other established bodies that govern intercollegiate athletics and the University.
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment - https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/

All new faculty and staff are required to complete DEI/Title IX/Hazing Training for employees. This should be completed as soon as possible, but no later than the first few weeks of your hire. You can access the online training here or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources' site https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.
Salary Information: $40,000 - $55,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills

Posting Date: 03/15/2024
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12668

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.