Assistant Athletic Trainer
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
Position Description
The medicine team facilitates the care of student-athletes. Responsibilities include the evaluation of illnesses, injuries, and the course of action. Assist in coordinating appropriate medical personnel coverage and travel with assigned teams for away competition. Serve as a liaison for the medical care and well‑being between student‑athletes, coaches, physicians, healthcare providers, and sports medicine staff. Update and maintain accurate medical records for individual student‑athletes, including medical history, physical exam forms, daily injury reports, and progress notes.
Responsible for the operation and implementation of preseason physicals. This position will serve as the athletic trainer for assigned teams.
Assist in coordinating appropriate medical personnel coverage and travel with assigned teams for away competition. Serve as a liaison for the medical care and well‑being between student‑athletes, coaches, physicians, healthcare providers, and sports medicine staff. Update and maintain accurate medical records for individual student‑athletes, including medical history, physical exam forms, daily injury reports, and progress notes. Responsible for the operation and implementation of preseason physicals.
RequiredKnowledge and Skills
- Master's Degree
- Minimum of two years of experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
- BOC certified, Indiana License or ability to obtain, CPR/First aid certified.
- Up to 50% travel.
All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.
To be considered for this position, you must upload:- Cover letter
- Resume
- List of 3 professional references
- Answer all application questions
Ray Knight, Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Medicine Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana
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