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Job Title Associate Athletic Trainer Position Number 500658 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department ATH Athletic Training Department Homepage www.ecupirates.com Advertising Department 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:
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
Carry out policies and procedures of the athletic training facilities and ECU Department of Athletics
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.
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.
Serve as the Athletic Training liaison with the Director of Athletic Equipment Operations regarding the safety and purchasing of athletic equipment.
Manage all ECU athletic training emergency policies. Update, review and educate the staff on these policies according to NCAA guidelines.
Responsible for submitting athletic training injury data to the NCAA through ATS computer-based software.
Responsible for educating the Athletic Training Staff on heat illness and coordinating yearly in service with Greenville EMS.
Responsible for coordinating with ECU Athletics Health Care Administrator for updating NCAA guidelines.
Responsible for managing ECU athletics weather surveillance system (Weather DTN).
Maintain Hydrotherapy Pools, check chemicals and consult with Swim Ex when needed for repairs.
Direct and provide athletic training coverage and supervision of intercollegiate athletic teams during practices, games, and strength and conditioning sessions as assigned
Coordinate physical exams and pre-participation paperwork for student-athletes through the team physician or designee, and managers referral appointment scheduling.
Perform selected portions of the physical exam under the direction and supervision of the team physician to include responsibility for imaging.
Apply specific and appropriate taping, bracing, and other protective/supportive devices in order to prevent injury or re-injury
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.
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
Maintain appropriate medical records and perform injury tracking.
Be familiar with emergency action plans for each athletic venue
Familiarize student-athletes with the ECU Athletic Department's Drug Testing and Counseling program
Provide education and counseling in health-related matters to the student-athletes and coaches
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
Assist in CPR/First Aid/AED instruction to coaches, athletic department staff, and athletic training students and staff
Provide clinical supervision of athletic training students/student-aid workers to include staffing, supervision, and scheduling of the Student Program.
Manage responsibility for transportation of Student Athletes to off campus appointments
Adhere to regulations of the North Carolina Athletic Trainer Practice Act
Perform administrative duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director for Medical Services
Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with Pirate Club, athletics, and University staff, students, business vendors and all donors and stakeholders.
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.
Direct and provide athletic training coverage and supervision of intercollegiate athletic teams during practices, games, and strength and conditioning sessions as assigned
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
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 https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/93704 Nondiscrimination Statement
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Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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