Assistant Athletic Trainer - Football

About the role

This position will assist with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries for football and/or other sports as assigned.

Benefits

• A 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments).
• Wellness programs

Requirements

• a) Become a Clinical Instructor Educator/Approved Clinical Instructor through the NATA Education Council and maintain this certification.
• b) Assist students in mastering the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) athletic training educational and clinical competencies.
• c) Clinically supervise all athletic training students assigned to your respective athletic training room/clinical site.
• d) The CIE and ACI should have a full working knowledge of all programs’ policies and procedures as outlined by the West Virginia University undergraduate athletic training curriculum.
• e) The ACI must re-evaluate the athletic training students’ application learned skills over a period of time.
• f) Educate athletic training students in their preparation to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam.
• g) Help students identify and possess the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become an entry-level certified athletic trainer.

Skills

• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics
• Demonstrated knowledge of Division I (FBS) intercollegiate athletics
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference policies, rules, regulations and guidelines and ability to apply and enforce those rules
• Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures
• Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking skills
• Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work
• Proactive attitude towards work and assignments
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-athletes, coaches, professional representative, University community
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule
• Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area
• Demonstrated ability to drive and travel via motor vehicle
• Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing)
• Demonstrated knowledge of effected areas of involvement
• Ability to manage personnel
• Ability to make administrative / procedural decisions and judgments
• Communicate effectively and comprehensively, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain Board of Certification credentials, First Aid, AED and CPR credentials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and licensure with 4 years of experience or Master's degree and 2 years.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Athletic Trainer (NCAA or Professional football experience preferred)
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Full-time

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures. At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers. Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu. West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.