Assistant Athletic Trainer

The University of Virginia's College at Wise located in the beautiful mountains of southwestern Virginia is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant Athletic Trainer.

Job Summary

Athletic Trainers serve as healthcare professionals within the UVA Wise Athletic Department. UVA Wise is a member of the South Atlantic Conference sponsoring 17 NCAA DII sports.

Assistant Athletic Trainers are typically assigned oversight of primary sport program(s); however, they may serve in a supporting capacity for a secondary sports program. They are responsible for providing assistance to the Associate and Head Athletic Trainers in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses of UVA Wise student athletes. They may supervise student staff. They perform their work independently, under limited supervision.

Essential Duties and 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, treats and rehabilitates 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.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Physical Demands:

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.

Preferred Qualification

Education: Master's degree

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.

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.

Employee fulfills duties as a "responsible employee" under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR . A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.

We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.