Athletic Training Assistant (part-time, 28 hours/week)

Why Work at BYU At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the  University's Mission : "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career. Belonging Statement United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts  across  the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Employment Requirements Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU. In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards . Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Equal Opportunity Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. Athletic Training Assistant (part-time, 28 hours/week) Provide Injury Evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment, Rehabilitation, Conditioning Assessment and Conditioning Programs for: Dance Majors (BFA, Ed, BA), MDT Majors, Dance Faculty, Primary Performance Company Members, and Secondary Performance Company members.  Emergency assessment and care and appropriate referral as needed to injured dancers in dance classes.  Provide evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and performance decisions during performances. Teach/supervise Athletic Training graduate students. Help maintain the safety and cleanliness of the facility. Tour support as needed.  Assist the Director of Dance Medicine and Wellness Facility as needed What you’ll do in this position: Injury Evaluation and Diagnosis Evaluate and Diagnose acute and chronic injuries for dancers using special tests, manual muscle testing, goniometer measurements, concussion protocols, etc. Injury Treatment and Rehabilitation Create and follow treatment and rehabilitation plans for injured dancers.  Supervise injured dancers in their rehabilitation programs Utilize advanced skills – Myofascial release, muscle energy, positional release techniques, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilizations, total motion release to provide high-quality treatment for injuries Supervise and teach/train Athletic Training Graduate Students Supervise Athletic Training graduate students in their evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of dancers’ injuries Teach/Train Athletic Training graduate students in the advanced manual therapy techniques used in the Dance Medicine and Wellness Facility Supervise Athletic Training graduate students in performance environment Prompt Documentation Document all injury evaluations, treatments and rehabilitations in the electronic medical record system Ensure that all dancers’ documentation is complete and insurance active prior to respective appointments Abide by all federal and state laws. Administration duties assigned by Director of Dance Medicine and Wellness Facility Help create and maintain Social Media presence, including, but not limited to, account updates, content posts, response to inquiries, general maintenance of accounts Create and maintain up-to-date posters, brochures, home-care hand-outs, etc. as needed Conduct inventory and assist with ordering supplies and equipment Create and maintain various reports as requested Teach classes within the Dance department as requested by faculty Teach foam rolling classes, self-care classes, strength training classes, general injury prevention                Conditioning assessment and program development What qualifies you for this role: Required: A firm commitment to the mission of BYU. Bachelor’s degree in athletic training BOC certification Utah licensure or eligible for Utah licensure CPR/AED certification Preferred: 2-5 years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer OR 1-2 years experience in the performing arts as a certified Athletic Trainer; training in manual therapy techniques, including (but not limited to) myofascial release, positional release, muscle energy techniques, Ortho-bionomy and/or instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization techniques. Ortho-Bionomy John Barnes’ Myofascial release technique Positional Release Therapy Graston certification Functional Movement Screen (FMS) certification What we offer in return: This position comes with fantastic benefits , including: 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans) Employee assistance program, available to the employ