Associate Athletic Trainer

About the role

The University of Virginia's College at Wise seeks an Associate Athletic Trainer to join the UVA Wise Athletic Department. UVA Wise is a member of the South Atlantic Conference and sponsors 17 NCAA DII sports.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience: Experience as a professional athletic trainer
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: 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.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail

Benefits

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.

Pay

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

Schedule

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.