This is a part-time staff position providing athletic training services to participants in UNC Campus Recreation activities, specifically Sport Club events. The Athletic Trainer will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of student-athletes during practices, competitions, and other events.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency and one year of health care experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Some positions may require licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of North Carolina.

Optional Level Guidelines:

• Contributing Level: High school diploma or equivalency, one year of health care experience, and one year of on-the-job training in the administration of physical therapy treatments; or High school diploma or equivalency and two years of on-the-job training in physical therapy.
• Journey Level: Completion of an approved two-year school for Physical Therapy Assistants and two years of experience in the area of specialty; or High school diploma or equivalency and three years of on-the-job training in the administration of physical therapy treatments, including instruction in anatomy, physiology, and skeletal biomechanics; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with NATA Certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Licensure under the Athletic Trainer Licensure Act (G.S. 90-525, 528).
• All degrees must be obtained from appropriately accredited institutions.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

• This role requires involvement and commitment typical of athletic trainers. Availability for weekend, night, and holiday coverage is necessary.