Assistant Athletic Trainer Job at Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA 99004

Job Information

Date Posted
2025-04-07
Location
Cheney, WA 99004
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Gender
Both

Posting Details

Position Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Posting Number

2023039EP

Position Information

Classification Title

Asst Athletic Trainer

Working Title

Asst Athletic Trainer

Classification Code

8175

RCW Exemption Criteria

13 - Counseling of Students

EWU Position Number

E99346

CUPA Code

P-469110 - Athletics Trainer/Physical Therapist

FLSA

Exempt - Administrative

Bargaining Unit

None

% Full Time

100

Salary / Wage Range

AE - BSKY

Salary Information

Salary for this position is $41,000 per year.

Anticipated Start Date

06/01/2023

Term of Appointment

Location

Cheney, WA

County

Spokane

Project Description

Project Duration

Background Check

Yes - Both

Responsible HR User

Caren Lincoln

Responsible HR User Email address

clincoln@ewu.edu

Position Details

Job Summary

Eastern Washington University is currently seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer. This position is housed in the athletic department and will report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Training Services. The Assistant Athletic Trainer supervises the care of student-athletes competing in the University’s Athletic program, working primarily with assigned football, while working with additional programs at the discretion of their supervisor. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University’s comprehensive sports medicine program.

On top of 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, discounted EWU event and sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits webpage: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing and retaining the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic programs. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

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 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.

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.

Diversity Statement

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.

Conditions of Employment

Travel may be required a minimum of fifteen (15) nights per year for team competition.
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.

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/

Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ 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’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.

Physical Demands

If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Caren Lincoln at clincoln@ewu.edu.

Pre-Placement Physical

Hearing Test

Medical Monitoring Post Hire

Protective Equipment

Eye, face, and hand protections; University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree
Minimum 1 year certified experience
Certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
License issued by the Washington State Department of Health.
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

Work Schedule Type

Regular

Work Schedule

Varies depending on attendance requirement at athletic events. Evenings and weekends as needed due to sport schedule.
Travel may be required a minimum of fifteen (15) nights per year for team competition.

Posting Date

05/08/2023

Open Until Further Notice

Closing Date

05/19/2023

Screening to Begin

05/22/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.

Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).

Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.

Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Application Types Accepted

Application

Job Duties

% of Time

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.
Be the assistant athletic trainer for football and other assigned sports.