Athletic Trainer

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Education & TrainingExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Patient education","Emergency response"]

Provide prevention, assessment, and treatment of athletic injuries for student-athletes, including first aid, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and exercise programming. Prepare athletes for practice and competition, conduct baseline concussion testing, and educate teams on sports safety, injury prevention, hydration, and fueling. Coordinate emergency response and medical referrals, maintain HIPAA-compliant medical records, and coordinate training-room coverage and travel-time care.

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Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University
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Athletic Trainer

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Job Summary

Provide prevention, assessment, and treatment of athletic injuries for student-athletes, including first aid, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and exercise programming. Prepare athletes for practice and competition, conduct baseline concussion testing, and educate teams on sports safety, injury prevention, hydration, and fueling. Coordinate emergency response and medical referrals, maintain HIPAA-compliant medical records, and coordinate training-room coverage and travel-time care.
Location: Phoenix
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Prevent, assess, and treat athletic-related injuries for student-athletes.
  • •Direct student-athletes through medical treatment and rehabilitation, including corrective and routine exercises.
  • •Provide first aid and physical therapy, prescribe exercise to strengthen muscles, and prepare athletes for practice and competition.
  • •Conduct baseline concussion testing and educate student-athletes on sports safety, injury prevention/rehabilitation, hydration, and fueling.
  • •Follow emergency plans at venues, manage acute injuries, recommend emergency plan changes, and coordinate medical referrals while maintaining HIPAA-compliant medical records.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceFlexible Spending401kPaid LeavePaid HolidaysTuition DiscountFree ParkingGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in athletic training (Master’s preferred).
  • •2+ years’ experience working with athletes in a university or high school environment.
  • •Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
  • •Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC) and current Arizona licensure.
  • •CPR, AED, and First Aid certification; active NATA, RMATA, and AZATA membership.
Experience:2+ yearsUniversity athleticsHigh school athletics
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationPatient educationEmergency response
Licenses:Driver's licenseArizona Licensure
Certifications:Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC)CPRAEDFirst AidCSCS

Company Brief

Grand Canyon University
Private Christian university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across on-campus and online formats, with notable colleges in business, education, nursing, health sciences, and liberal arts.
Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Phoenix, United States
Founded: 1949
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