Member Resource Library
Gender inequity is a societal issue and pervasive throughout health care. Female ATs represent 56% of NATA membership, are represented in all practice settings, but glaring gaps exist in the workplace. Inequities in salary, leadership positions and promotion are well documented. The NATA Compensation Task Force's Gender Equity subgroup developed this tool kit to assist every athletic trainer in staying informed about equity, inequity identification, documentation and collaboration on how to address to become empowered and create change.
In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, interviews Jason Daffner, JD, CPA , and Rick Griffin, MS, LAT, ATC to give you some real examples of how to represent yourself and show your value to your employer. Daffner is an attorney who represents many athletic trainers and other clients in the areas of sports law, employment law and corporate law. He will go over scenarios you need to prepare for when negotiating a better salary for yourself and will even give you some ideas of creative ways you can ask for more compensation. Griffin has worked as an athletic trainer in professional sports for more than 40 years and has even spent some time with the professional rodeo. He has learned a lot along the way and wants to share insider tips on how to have the conversation about compensation with your employers.
This resource covers key considerations such as communicating changes to the BOC, preparing speakers for live online sessions, selecting the right virtual platform, and managing attendee tracking and accessibility features.
The NATA State Association Advisory Committee (SAAC) also encourages leaders to build an online repository of resources for members, including NATA publications, public health updates, telemedicine guidance, and state-specific information such as unemployment resources, legislative updates, and COVID-related policies.
Examples from other state associations are included for reference.
An interactive map that shows athletic training state regulatory boards and their contact info.
Patient values are individual characteristics such as gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status that can influence health and well-being.
Access member stats by month dating back to 2001.
Ensuring leadership is diverse and inclusive (reflective of the association demographics) has been another challenge for many state associations. This includes diversity by race, religion, age, sex, ethnic or national origin, disability, health status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Diversity and inclusion also includes work setting. It is critical for associations to model inclusivity and acceptance by setting appropriate association policies and procedures while advocating for policies supportive of all association members
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and worldwide health care shortages, ATs play an important role in patient care and providing critical services in their communities.
This infographic handout outlines the role athletic trainers play as health care providers in international schools.
NATA Now article that covers the tireless response to the COVID-19 crisis by members across the globe.
Tips for the athlete/athletic trainer deciding to come out, as well as resources for allies.
Provides unique global revenue strategies, a resource for value assessment and serves as a presentation template for the AT in the college/university setting.