SUMMARY:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the clinical application and administration comprehensive health care services for sports as assigned by Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Student-Athlete Welfare. This individual will be an integral part of the Sports Medicine Team who must build professional relationships with student-athletes, athletic and University department staff, parents, and the medical community. Additionally, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will responsible for administrative duties as assigned, and will assist the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine with the supervision of 3 part time intern certified athletic trainers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clinical application and administration of comprehensive health care services for the assigned sports programs (85%)
• Coordinate and deliver all medical coverage and services for assigned team including prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries and health care administration.
• Communicate with Team Physicians, Coaching Staff, Strength and Conditioning Staff, and other essential personal both written and verbal reports on the health status of each student-athletes.
• Administrative Duties as assigned by, and under the direction of, the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. (10%)
• Assist the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine with the supervision of 3 part time intern athletic trainers and student employees. (5%)
  • Provide feedback and mentoring to intern athletic trainer in a collaborative effort for paired sport assignments.
  • Supervise athletic training aide program of work study students that assist in set up, break down and distribution of hydration supplies for football practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and clinical skill in the prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, acute care and emergency response to athletic injuries, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries and health care administration
• A thorough understanding of evidence based medicine and appropriate current standards of care in Sport Medicine.
• A thorough knowledge in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Adherence to all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• CPR / AED Certified for Professional Rescuer
• VA Board of Medicine License to practice Athletic Training
• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred
• Preferred 2-year experience as a certified athletic trainer
• Preferred 2 year experience in intercollegiate or professional athletics

WORK HOURS:

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week
• Required to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, travel, and as needed

ABOUT UR:

At the University of Richmond, we’re creative, inclusive, and determined. We’re Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There’s only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE