Graduate Assistant Positions
The Athletics Department at Azusa Pacific University offers three graduate assistant positions within the sports medicine staff each year. All three graduate assistants are assigned positions as part of the intercollegiate sports medicine program and rotate as necessary. Graduate assistants should be enrolled in an APU graduate program that fits within the time requirement of the graduate assistant position and must meet application requirements. To view a list of graduate programs available, use the program finder.
The graduate assistants will be assigned to the following sports:
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports
- Spring Football
- Men’s and Women’s Track & Field
- Softball
Job Description/Responsibilities
Graduate assistants are responsible for the daily medical coverage, travel, and health care of assigned APU intercollegiate athletic teams. Specific assignments will be determined. They will also assist with the drug testing programs, educational programs, and in supervision, instruction, and evaluation of athletic training students. They are responsible for medical documentation of all evaluations, treatments, rehabilitations, and referrals. Graduate assistants will also be responsible for the operation and maintenance of athletic training facilities.
View the complete Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Job Description (PDF).
Salary
You will receive an $8,500 stipend over a ten-month period each year with a contract beginning August 1 and ending May 31. Payment will be issued twice a month and applicable taxes will be withheld. A full-tuition waiver also applies.
To obtain the tuition discount for summer school, special arrangements must be made. For teaching, adjunct pay is possible. For more information, see the teaching section below.
Teaching
Teaching is not required for any graduate assistant; however, you can receive adjunct pay for teaching First Aid and CPR. Applicants must have their First Aid/CPR Instructor and Professional Rescuer CPR credentials.
Arrival Date
You should arrive in the Azusa area and settle into housing prior to the August 1 contract start day for graduate assistants.
Summer School
Summer school courses are available and are recommended to stay on track for course sequencing as well as keeping course loads manageable during sport seasons.
Student Health Insurance and Fees
Health insurance is available through Blue Cross and allows the insured to be evaluated and treated at the APU Student Health Center at no cost. Off-campus medical services are also covered. On-campus graduate residents and international students must carry this insurance. For more information, please visit the Student Health Center website.
Graduate Programs, Tuition, and Financial Aid
For more information about graduate programs at APU, summer school courses and dates, and graduate tuition and financial aid, please visit the Graduate Center website.
