BYU Athletics Football Assistant Athletic Trainer

Title: BYU Athletics Football Assistant Athletic Trainer

Hire Date: As Soon As Possible

Posting End Date:  Posted Until Filled

Job Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer for Football provides comprehensive medical care and injury management for BYU Football student-athletes, supporting their health, safety, and performance throughout training and competition. This role includes the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses; coordination of care and referrals to medical specialists; communication with coaches and families regarding athlete status and participation; and maintenance of accurate medical records. The position functions as an integral member of the football high-performance health and performance team, collaborating with physicians, physical therapists, strength and conditioning staff, sports science, nutrition, and mental health professionals, and reports to the Director of Football Athletic Training.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, there never has 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. We want someone who can bring their own unique and diverse lived experiences to help develop and enhance the sense of belonging for all within BYU Athletics as we strive to work together as one team.

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, as well as devotionals and forums with leaders from campus and around the world

What You’d Be Responsible For

• Evaluate injuries/illnesses for the football team
• 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
• Counsel with athletes and parents regarding their health status and options available for treatment
• Maintain accurate records of injuries, illnesses, treatments, and referrals.
• Mentoring student athletes in life skills
• Serving as a preceptor for students within the Master’s of Athletic Training program
• Provide practice, training and game coverage throughout the year

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training (Must have required degree by start date)
• 3 years of NATA certification through the BOC
• Knowledgeable in evaluation and care of concussions
• Willingness to adhere to BYU (including the university’s Honor Code), NCAA, and Big 12 Conference policies and procedures
• 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:

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field
• 3 years experience with Division I or professional football team
• Demonstrated team player with a strong commitment to continued learning and improvement

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

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. 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. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.