Athletic Trainer Outreach/UKHC

UK HealthCare Sports Medicine is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Athletic Trainer to provide daily medical coverage, injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning for athletes within the university’s athletics system.

About the role

You’ll act as a liaison between players, coaches, and healthcare professionals to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of athletes in a fast-paced, team-oriented sports environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical documentation and injury tracking.
• Coordinate with UK HealthCare’s physicians and rehabilitation specialists for athlete referrals.
• Assist with emergency planning and response protocols at training and match facilities.
• Promote education and awareness regarding injury prevention and performance optimization.
• Support event coverage and medical operations for events and teams as needed.
• Provide daily medical coverage, including injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (Master’s degree preferred).
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC).
• Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure (KBML) licensure or eligibility at time of hire.
• Experience working with collegiate athletes (prior outreach/field-based AT experience preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive motion.
• Job-related travel.
• Standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs.
• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.

Schedule

This role requires a flexible schedule based on athletic event demands, including:

• Weekdays, evenings, and weekends depending on practice schedules, games, and special events.
• Some travel to away games and tournaments.

Pay

$48,360–81,328/year.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for employees attending the University of Kentucky, up to $5,250 per year.
• Access to Professional Development Funding for continuing education and certifications.
• Paid Kentucky Medical Licensure and BOC Certificate Maintenance Fees.
• Comprehensive employee insurance benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug coverage, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 200% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Accrual of 10–15 vacation days per year, increasing with years of service.
• Accrual of 12 sick days per year.
• Accrual of 13 paid holidays annually.

Skills

• Strong understanding of sports injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with athletes, coaches, and families.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in EMR documentation and basic administrative tasks.
• Commitment to continuing education and evidence-based clinical practice.