University of Connecticut
Athletic Department
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Athletic Training Graduate Assistant Open Application
Applications
for athletic training graduate assistant positions for each fall semester will
be accepted from November 1st to mid-January. Openings will also be posted on
the NATA Job Placement Vacancy page.
Description: Work as an
ATC under the supervision of staff athletic trainers in providing care and
coverage to Division I student-athletes in the Division of Athletics. Assist in
the supervision and instruction of student athletic trainers. Benefits include
a $18,800 stipend, tuition and book waiver, and full medical benefits.
Qualifications:
Prospective students must be NATABOC certified or
eligible to sit for the examination. Students must be admissible in
non-provisional status to the University of Connecticut Graduate School. A
minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum score of 1000 on the GRE are required
for applying.
Graduate
programs: Applicants
can choose to earn a degree from any academic program whose requirements allow
applicant to fulfill the demanding duties of this GA. Such programs include
Kinesiology (Athletic Training, some Exercise Physiology programs), Allied
Health, Education (Adult Learning or Curriculum and Instruction), and Nutrition.
Dates of
service: The starting
date is August 1 and the ending date is June 1 of the school year.
Benefits:
Full tuition and book waiver, yearly stipend of $18,800, plus full medical
benefits.
Contact
Person: Patti Kula, MS,
ATC, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Application Procedure:
Applicants must apply directly to the Graduate School (http://www.grad.uconn.edu)
in addition to sending cover letter, resume and at least 3 reference letters to
Search Committee: Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, at the address listed
below. Questions about the position should be directed to Patti Kula, MS, ATC (patti.kula@uconn.edu
or 860-486-0480). Interviews will only be granted to those individuals who have
been accepted into the Graduate School. Applications will not be accepted
electronically through the NATA website.
Division of Athletics
2111 Hillside Road, U-3078
Storrs, Ct 06269
Phone: (860)-486-0857
Email:
jobsinathletics@uconn.edu
We encourage applications from under-represented groups,
including minorities, women, and people with disabilities.
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