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A typical workday for an NCAA Graduate Assistant often involves a blend of administrative duties, assisting with team practices, coordinating athlete schedules, and supporting recruiting activities. You might help coaches with video analysis, manage equipment, contribute to game-day preparations, and monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Collaborative work with other staff, coaches, and student-athletes is a central part of the experience. While the schedule can vary depending on the sport’s season, the role offers valuable exposure to the operations of collegiate athletics and hands-on leadership opportunities.

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To thrive as an NCAA Graduate Assistant, candidates generally need a bachelor’s degree, strong organizational abilities, and foundational knowledge of collegiate athletics or their specific sport. Familiarity with NCAA compliance software, recruiting platforms, and basic analytics tools is commonly required. Standout soft skills include effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, and time management. These skills are crucial for supporting coaches, managing administrative tasks, and facilitating student-athlete success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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An NCAA Graduate Assistant (GA) is a position for graduate students who assist athletic programs while pursuing their degree. GAs typically support coaching staff, analyze game film, help with recruiting, and perform administrative duties. The role provides hands-on experience in college athletics and often includes tuition assistance or a stipend. Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in a graduate program and comply with NCAA regulations. This position is a stepping stone for careers in coaching, athletic administration, or sports management.

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FT Staff: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Shaw University

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping athletes stay healthy? If so, we have the job for you! Shaw University is looking for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer oversees prevention, evaluation, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured athletes.  The Assistant Athletic Trainer works in conjunction with the Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Department to ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes.  The Assistant Athletic Trainer provides coverage of the athletic training room and travels with athletic teams. The Assistant Athletic Trainer manages the care and prevention of athletic injuries, recognizes and manages injuries, oversees rehabilitation, evaluates sports injuries through independent judgment and discretion, and makes proper referrals of injuries as necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Recognizes and evaluates athletic injuries.
  • Coordination of appropriate medical coverage at all sports practices and events.
  • Manages athletic injuries by evaluating and treating student-athlete injuries.
  • Oversees and participates in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
  • Refers athletes to team physical as needed.
  • Provides coverage during practices and games.
  • Tapes and wraps athletes; provides water and ice.
  • Manages Department inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
  • Supervision, education, and recruitment of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers
  • All other related duties as assigned

 Supervisory Responsibilities     

Student and graduate assistant athletic trainers

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 1 year of experience in collegiate or professional athletic training; Master’s preferred.
  • Must be able to travel extensively both in state and out of state; evening and weekend work is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of injury prevention techniques and injury evaluation required.
  • Familiarity with NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA governing rules
  • Bi-lingual a plus
Certificates, Licenses or Registrations

A valid North Carolina drivers’ license is required; a National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certificate and a license to practice as an Athletic Trainer in North Carolina are required; CPR & First Aid/AED Certification (preferred).

 Other Competencies

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization.  Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical.  Strong oral and written presentation skills.  Excellent organizational skills.  Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must have a valid driver’s license with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day; ability to travel up to 50% of the time with athletic teams, the ability to
work long hours and odd shifts with minimal time off, and the ability to lift injured athletes and coolers in excess
of 50 pounds.

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