Athletic Trainer

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PLEASE NOTE:

This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act ( EHRA ).

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.

Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

As a member of the Seahawk community, you’ll benefit from a culture that values well‑being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

The primary purpose of the Athletic Trainer is to support the university’s comprehensive sports medical program by being responsible for the recognition, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning injuries that occur to UNCW’s varsity athletes. This position will provide training coverage for UNCW Athletics, with primary support for the women’s basketball team, by applying professional judgment and discretion to each medical case, advising coaches on return to competition for student‑athletes, and demonstrating discretion and sound judgment in working with confidential information and the well‑being of the student‑athletes.

This is a full‑time 12‑month position, with benefits.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act) and is considered a mandatory reporter under University policy. This position will be required to complete annual training about reporting responsibilities and report Clery crimes that occur within one of three categories of properties:
On‑Campus property, Non‑Campus Property, or Public Property.

• Master’s degree in applicable field from a regionally accredited institution
• At least two (2) years of responsible experience in collegiate athletics, preferably with experience supporting a Division I Women’s Basketball program or a comparable intercollegiate athletics environment.

• Experience as a full‑time, certified athletic trainer at the college/ university level.
• Certifications such as Active Release Technique; IASTM , Performance Enhancement Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Functional Movement Screen, or Dry Needling.

• Professional Rescuer CPR and First Aid certified AED certified.
• National Athletic Trainers' Association Board Certification – NATABOC .
• Possession of NC Athletic Training licensure or must acquire within 90 days.

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