Associate Athletic Trainer

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Associate Athletic Trainer

Position Number

500658

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Department

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Associate Athletic Trainer

Position Number

500658

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Department

ATH Athletic Training

Department Homepage

www.ecupirates.com

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ATHLETIC TRAINING

Division

Athletics

Classification Title

Associate Athletic Trainer

Working Title

Associate Athletic Trainer

Number of Vacancies

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

$50,000 - $60,000

Position Location (City)

Greenville

Position Type

Non-Faculty

Job Category

Non-Faculty Professional

Organizational Unit Overview

The Medical Services unit of the Department of Athletics oversees and coordinates the health and well-being of all of the student-athletes at East Carolina University.

Job Duties

Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director for Medical Services, the Associate Athletic Trainer will:

1. Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Medical Services, team physician, and associated medical practitioners in prevention, immediate care, and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by East Carolina University student-athletes
   

2. Carry out policies and procedures of the athletic training facilities and ECU Department of Athletics

3. Assist the Head Football Athletic Trainer and additional football staff in providing medical coverage to a group of up to 125 Division 1 Football Student Athletes.

4. Serve as backup to the Head Football Athletic Trainer when needed. Communicate with the football staff during staff meetings and give injury updates when the Head Athletic Trainer is not available.

5. Serve as the Athletic Training liaison with the Director of Athletic Equipment Operations regarding the safety and purchasing of athletic equipment.

6. Manage all ECU athletic training emergency policies. Update, review and educate the staff on these policies according to NCAA guidelines.

7. Responsible for submitting athletic training injury data to the NCAA through ATS computer-based software.

8. Responsible for educating the Athletic Training Staff on heat illness and coordinating yearly in service with Greenville EMS.

9. Responsible for coordinating with ECU Athletics Health Care Administrator for updating NCAA guidelines.

10. Responsible for managing ECU athletics weather surveillance system (Weather DTN).

11. Maintain Hydrotherapy Pools, check chemicals and consult with Swim Ex when needed for repairs.

12. Direct and provide athletic training coverage and supervision of intercollegiate athletic teams during practices, games, and strength and conditioning sessions as assigned

13. Coordinate physical exams and pre-participation paperwork for student-athletes through the team physician or designee, and managers referral appointment scheduling.

14. Perform selected portions of the physical exam under the direction and supervision of the team physician to include responsibility for imaging.

15. Apply specific and appropriate taping, bracing, and other protective/supportive devices in order to prevent injury or re-injury

16. Monitor environmental conditions of playing and practice areas in order to make recommendations regarding the safety of the student-athlete, following accepted and recommended guidelines. Responsibility for submission of work orders for required maintenance.

17. Refer the student-athlete to medical personnel (i.e. physicians, physical therapists, nutritionists, and other allied health professionals) in order to ensure appropriate medical evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation by implementing standard verbal and/or written orders

18. Maintain appropriate medical records and perform injury tracking.

19. Be familiar with emergency action plans for each athletic venue

20. Familiarize student-athletes with the ECU Athletic Department’s Drug Testing and Counseling program

21. Provide education and counseling in health-related matters to the student-athletes and coaches

22. Direct the student-athletes and coaches to professionals in order that the student-athlete may receive consultation for social and/or personal programs on specific topics, and by personal consultation

23. Assist in CPR/First Aid/AED instruction to coaches, athletic department staff, and athletic training students and staff

24. Provide clinical supervision of athletic training students/student-aid workers to include staffing, supervision, and scheduling of the Student Program.

25. Manage responsibility for transportation of Student Athletes to off campus appointments

26. Adhere to regulations of the North Carolina Athletic Trainer Practice Act

27. Perform administrative duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director for Medical Services

28. Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with Pirate Club, athletics, and University staff, students, business vendors and all donors and stakeholders.

29. Abide by all written policies and procedures of ECU, the Department of Athletics, The Educational Foundation (Pirate Club), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.

30. Direct and provide athletic training coverage and supervision of intercollegiate athletic teams during practices, games, and strength and conditioning sessions as assigned

31. Nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel are required in the performance of duties.

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field is required from an appropriately accredited institution.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Certified Athletic Trainer as designated by the Board of Certification.

Licensed Athletic Trainer by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Training Examiners or eligible.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Athletic Training or related field preferred

Football experience preferred

Special Instructions to Applicant

Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

• In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date

05/11/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

Initial Screening Begins

05/25/2026

Rank Level

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

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Eligibility for Employment

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Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy.

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   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Monster.com
   • Indeed
   • ECU Website
   • Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

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