Job Title: Sports Medicine Intern/Athletic Trainer
Institution: Western Carolina University
Website: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/30929
Governing Body: NCAA
Start Date: Open till filled
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City: Cullowhee
State: North Carolina
Salary: $40,231
Job Description: Western Carolina University is seeking applications of candidates for Sports Medicine Intern/ Athletic Trainer. This is an 11-month temporary salaried appointment with opportunity for renewal each year.
This posting is to fill one position to assist volleyball and other teams assigned by the Director.
Min Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution. NATABOC required. Eligible for North Carolina State License.
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Instructions to Apply: Must apply on WCU webpage, https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/30917
Description of Institution: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:
• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.
Contact: shonbarger@email.wcu.edu