Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of Pikeville•Pikeville, KY

18h•$48,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The University of Pikeville is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer for its Sports Medicine Department. The successful candidate will perform sports medicine duties for multiple University athletic teams. Responsibilities include providing coverage at practices and home and away games, assisting with sport coverage assignments, supervising and recruiting student assistants, maintaining sports medicine rooms, and completing administrative and other assigned duties. Applicants must have a master’s degree or higher in Athletic Training and certification from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification. They should be familiar with sports medicine modalities and equipment, be self-sufficient, and be able to manage and direct sports medicine staff. Strong communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, simple calculations, web research, and online travel arrangements are also required. The University offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and a benefits package. Applicants who meet the required qualifications may be considered for a group of highly qualified candidates. Application materials should specifically address the qualifications, competencies, and desired qualifications. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, current resume, and contact information for three to five professional references. Final applicants are subject to background investigations, including a criminal history check and, when appropriate, financial and/or motor vehicle history checks.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Athletic Training.
Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
Familiarity with operating sports medicine modalities and sports-related equipment, such as an electrical stimulation/ultrasound machine, ice machine, whirlpool, and water boys.
Ability to work self-sufficiently.
Ability to manage and direct sports medicine staff.
Excellent communication skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability to perform simple calculations.
Familiarity with conducting web research and creating online travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage for athletic practice sessions and home and away game events.
Assist with assigning sport coverage for sports medicine staff.
Supervise work-study and scholarship students assisting in the sports medicine department.
Recruit scholarship students to assist the sports medicine department.
Maintain sports medicine rooms as needed.
Perform administrative duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.