Associate Athletic Trainer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care for injuries incurred by all UVA Wise athletes. In conjunction with team physicians and the coaching staff, assess nature of athlete's illness or injury, treat and rehabilitate athletes to return them to full activity levels.
• Conduct pre-season screening and conditioning to prevent injuries during competitions. Administer first aid and emergency techniques such as applying tape, bandages, braces and padding to injuries.
• Record and maintain detailed and appropriate medical records for treatment they or others administer.
• Help establish and implement educational programs for staff and sports medicine students. Interface with various internal and external personnel for referral purposes and information exchange.
• Provide guidance to graduate students, undergraduate interns, and practicum students in the Sports Medicine unit.
• Provide support in the administrative management of the Sports Medicine unit.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree
Licensure:
Eligibility for State Licensure. An Athletic Trainer Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) and CPR/AED certifications are required.

Work is performed in the process of providing medical assistance and services to student-athletes which may include physical therapy and rehabilitation. Work is performed in a Sports Medicine facility possibly with the use of compressed gasses, cleaning products, weight bearing and strengthening equipment and apparatus.

Education:

Master’s degree

Experience as a professional athletic trainer

Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork aptitude. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Experience collaborating with coaches and serving student-athletes. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail.

$50,000 - $55,000; depending on qualifications.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a "responsible employee" under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee;

or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.