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Assistant Athletic Trainer

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Apr 03, 2026

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Position Title	Assistant Athletic Trainer
Location	Boone, North Carolina
Faculty Rank	No
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Position Number	088341
Department	Special Projects-120010

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	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 App State will be a bonafide student pursuing a degree program, as well as an amateur competitor.
Minimum Qualifications	Master's degree in a related field or Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 3-5 years experience in athletic training after certification.
License/Certification Required	BOC Certified Eligible for state license by the State of North Carolina Board of Athletic Training
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Works under supervision of the Chief Strategy Officer and assists with sport coverage as assigned. This includes following all policies and procedures. Responsible for the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under the direction of the Appalachian State University Team Physicians. Supervises and evaluates athletic training students. Serve as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, physicians, and parents. Responsible for completing insurance claims and performing related record keeping not limited to, but to include seeking authorizations from student-athlete's. Maintain continuing education according to the requirements of the Board of Certification and the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners. Abide by the rules as set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Appalachian Athletics, and the Sunbelt Conference. Attend and lead athletic training staff meetings. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the athletic training room. Develop and distribute visiting team information in the form of an email in a timely fashion. Serve as advisor to assigned Intern with his or her athletic responsibilities. Serve as a mentor to all athletic training interns. Perform miscellaneous related duties. Other duties as assigned by the Chief Strategy Officer Responsible for maintaining a master database of forms for the athletic training department. Responsible for updating pre-participation exam forms and ensuring the forms on the website are current. Responsible for hydrotherapy room, maintaining proper chemical balance, and whirlpool maintenance. Helps to oversee and perform monthly AED checks on assigned AEDs and update confirmation sheet.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
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	$52,000 - $55,000
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	04/02/2026
Closing Date	04/16/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	04/06/2026
Proposed Date of Hire	05/04/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List a minimum of 3 professional references
Search Chair Name	Brittney Whiteside
Search Chair Email	Whitesidebc@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53666
Posting Number	201501750P