Location

Boone, NC

Faculty Rank

No

Provide Rank

N/A

Position Number

087631

Department

Special Projects-120010

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

BOC Certification

Bachelor’s degree required (Masters preferred) and at least two years of experience in athletic training after certification (preferably with Power 5, Group of 5, or FCS.)

Eligible for state licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Training

License/Certification Required

Board of Certification (BOC) Verification

Eligible for state licensure by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Training

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Football Athletic Trainer serves as the primary Assistant Athletic Trainer for the football team: Prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under the direction of the Appalachian State University Team Physicians.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to daily athletic training room operations, coverage of events and practices for football, supervision of athletic training students, and other administrative duties assigned by the Director of Football Athletic Training Services.

The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.

At Appalachian State University, student-athletes will be provided with the opportunity and encouraged to progress toward a degree of their choice and the opportunity to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, leadership, and institutional loyalty. The intercollegiate athlete representing ASU will be a bonafide student pursuing a degree program as well as an amateur competitor.

Type of Position

Full Time Position

Staff/Non-Faculty

Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type

1.0

Work Schedule/Hours

Varies

Number of Hours Per Week

40+

Number of Months Per Year

12

Mandatory Staff

No

Suggested Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands of Position

The person in this position works outdoors and at times in extreme heat and cold with no protection from the weather.

Must be able to work nights, weekends and must be able to travel.

Posting Date

03/17/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins

03/31/2023

Proposed Date of Hire

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References with Contact Information (please provide a minimum of 3) or include references in the application form.

Search Chair Name

Scott Crothers

Search Chair Email

crotherss@appstate.edu

Disability Accommodation Information

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Clery Act:

Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship; EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at issso@appstate.edu

Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/39260

Posting Number

201501131P