Assistant Athletic Trainer

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is currently seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support the Sports Medicine program.

Assistant Athletic Trainers are typically assigned oversight of one primary sports program, however, they may serve in a supporting capacity for a secondary sports program. They are responsible for providing assistance to Associate and Head Athletic Trainers in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses of University student athletes. They may supervise graduate assistants or other student workers. They perform their work independently, under limited supervision.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing assistance to the Senior Associate AD for Sports Medicine in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral and rehabilitation of injuries/illnesses to student athletes.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the daily health care of student-athletes.
• Record and maintain appropriate medical records for treatment given.
• 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.
• Assist in various teaching responsibilities and in clinical education, providing support in the administrative management of the Sports Medicine unit.
• Assist with the coverage of women’s rowing, or other sports as needed.
• Provide administrative support for on Grounds (campus) athletic camps.
• Transport student-athletes to medical appointments; and other miscellaneous job-related duties as deemed necessary by the Senior Associate AD for Sports Medicine.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA, ACC and institutional rules and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
• Demonstrates genuine concern and interest for the welfare of student-athletes.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to evaluate therapeutic requirements for student-athletes, and to fit and modify therapeutic and/or protective equipment.
• Ability to function professionally in highly stressful situations and to provide clear information on an impromptu basis to individuals or groups of people.
• Ability to maintain poise in emergency situations and effectively interact with people in a calm, positive manner.
• Ability and desire to perform accurate, detail-oriented work, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and sound judgments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with members of the health care and performance team.
• Organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to relate to both men's and women's athletic injuries and rehabilitation of injuries to student-athletes required.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree.

Experience: One year of certified athletic trainer experience in an NCAA institutional athletic environment.
Licensure: Eligibility for State Licensure as an Athletic Trainer.

Certified Athletic Trainer per the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).

CPR/AED certifications.

Valid driver's license and personal transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree.

Preferred experience includes:

2+ years' experience working in a Division I-A institution.

First Aid/CPR Instructor.

Experience working in the supervision and education of student interns and graduate assistants.

Experience providing Sports Medicine coverage for rowing and/or overuse injuries.

Licensure: CES, PES, FMS, cupping, kinesiotaping, and/or Graston certifications preferred.

Physical Demands:

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future.

Please apply online, and search for R0088994. Complete an application online with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover letter 

Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

For finalists, references will be completed via UVA’s standardized process using SkillSurvey. A total of up to five references will be requested via SkillSurvey for top candidates during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.