Certified Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Certified Athletic Trainer is a Virginia licensed health-care provider within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The individual in this position is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in managing the medical treatment and healthcare of all intercollegiate student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency care, first aid, and injury evaluations for student-athletes during practices, competitions, and team travel;
• Provides medical coverage of athletic practices, games, tournaments, and travel as assigned;
• Captures all medical referrals for advanced diagnostics, concussion treatment, and other serious injuries requiring advanced medical care from team physicians;
• Develops and implements injury prevention programs including taping, bracing, and strength/conditioning strategies;
• Administers rehabilitation treatments in collaboration with physicians and other medical professionals;
• Aids Sports Medicine team with pre-participation physical examinations;
• Communicates with athletes, coaches, and healthcare providers regarding injuries, recovery timelines, and return-to-play decisions;
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.

Risk Management

• Maintains environmental conditions (e.g., heat/humidity) and enforces appropriate protocols;
• Ensures compliance with NCAA, conference, and university medical guidelines and policies.

Administrative Duties

• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records for each athlete using athletic training software;
• Ensures proper setup of athletic training areas and equipment before and after events;
• Aids in managing inventory of supplies and equipment;
• Maintains NATA continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, or any combination of Bachelor’s degree, training, certification, and work experience that equates to the advanced degree;
• Demonstrated experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer;
• Possess Virginia State Medical Licensure or eligible to obtain (Must possess VA License at time of employment);
• Successfully passed NATABOC Certification test;
• Knowledge in all domains of athletic training;
• Knowledge in creation and modification of rehabilitation plans;
• Knowledge in emergency management;
• Ability to adapt.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field;
• Preferred experience at the collegiate or professional level;
• Knowledge in advanced soft tissue modalities (IASTM), cupping, and dry needling;
• Knowledge in utilization of EMR systems specifically ATS.