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Invitation ONLY: Athletic Preceptor - Main Campus

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 1 hour ago

Grand Canyon Education rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 78 rated education support services

Job description

Athletic Preceptor - Main Campus - College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Are you passionate about shaping future health care leaders and helping students discover their purpose? The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at GCU is seeking an Athletic Preceptor on our main campus.

What You Will Do

  • Remain current with new trends and development in your field of expertise
  • Supervise and provide formal or informal instruction to athletic training students in the clinical setting
  • Test clinical proficiency on a weekly basis; submit proficiency grades to Athletic Training Education Program in a timely manner
  • Verify students are meeting their hour requirements for successful completion of the clinical course
  • Support program initiatives and demonstrate alignment with the philosophy and direction of the University
  • Provide a positive example by supporting GCU's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission

What You Will Bring

  • A Master's or Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 1 year Board of Training certification (please attach to application)
  • Arizona state athletic training license (please attach to application]
  • Must successfully pass a drug screen test.
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
  • Must be a current staff member with managerial approval, salaried status, rather than hourly.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build supportive relationships with students
  • Proficiency in English, grammar, and APA writing
  • Commitment to modeling GCU's mission and values

Minimum Requirements:

  • If Athletic Trainer: Active and Unencumbered Athletic Training License;A ctive and Unencumbered Athletic Training Certification; Evidence of contemporary expertise for preceptorship
  • If other Health Care Provider (such as, MD, DO, PA, PT, etc.): Active and Unencumbered Professional License (if required by State); Active and Unencumbered Certification; Evidence of contemporary expertise for preceptorship
  • Preferred - Previous Preceptor Experience

Why Work at GCU:

  • Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee and dependents
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Perks and Discounts
  • Gym and Fitness Center
  • Canyon Health & Wellness Center

Required Application Materials

Please attach the following when submitting your application:

  • Unofficial transcripts for all applicable conferred graduate degrees
  • Any relevant licenses or certifications

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About Grand Canyon Education

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Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

Industry

Education

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Phoenix, AZ, US

Year founded

1983

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