Job Title: Associate Athletic Trainer
Institution: Western Carolina University
Website: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/28618
Governing Body: NCAA
Start Date: Open till filled
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City: Cullowhee
State: North Carolina
Salary: $43,888
Job Description: The selected candidate will provide athletic medical assistance to sports teams assigned by Director of Sports Medicine. Other responsibilities include: Organization of physical exam’s for all student-athletes, athletic injury documentation using ATS injury tracking software, supervision of student workers, purchasing of supplies, policy’s and procedure manual updates, EMS Liaison and other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine, Primary sport coverage Men's Basketball
Qualifications:
Instructions to Apply: Must apply on WCU webpage, https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/28618
Description of Institution: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:
• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.
Contact: shonbarger@email.wcu.edu