Assistant Athletic Trainer

Universities of Wisconsin • Eau Claire, WI

4d • $50,000

About The Position

POSITION(s): One 12-month, 100% professional academic staff position is available in Intercollegiate Athletics. . The working title for this assignment is Assistant Athletic Trainer with an official title in the Athletic Trainer title series of the UW-System. UW-Eau Claire offers 25 NCAA Division III sports and competes in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The 12-month appointment comes with a with an annual salary of $50,000 ($4,1667 monthly). Start date is negotiable based upon UWEC needs and selected candidates’ availability but no later than July 1, 2026 (earliest possible start date is preferred). The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Athletic Department is seeking ONE Athletic Training professional staff member to serve an Assistant Athletic Trainer who will assist in providing overall healthcare for intercollegiate student-athletes. UW-Eau Claire offers 25 NCAA Division III sports and competes in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, serving as the primary athletic trainer for assigned sports, practice and event coverage, travel, communication with Team Physicians and medical providers. The individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate and current medical records, providing necessary healthcare, and medical screening/physical exams and referral of student-athletes as needed. Furthermore, providing on-site emergency medical care, being a resource for mental health guidance and, assisting in the organization and operation of various satellite athletic training rooms, care and oversight of weather and facility safety parameters are expected. Be an active member in promotion and care of collegiate student-athlete health and wellness and the athletic department and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training and/or Medical Director. Team assignment responsibilities will be based upon qualifications as well as institutional need. At least one sport/coverage assignment per sport season (fall, winter, spring) is expected. Some travel is required with team coverage that may involve multiple days at a time. This position will also be expected to coordinate and manage healthcare coverage for the summer sports camps including scheduling staffing, medical coverage, resource management, and healthcare services for summer sports camps. Additional responsibilities will include assisting in the administration of clinical proficiency education, as well as supervision and education of athletic training students within the CAATE approved Masters of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Program. Further responsibilities include supervising athletic training interns, administration of medical clearance and assisting with Emergency Action Plan updates among other administrative duties as assigned. Individuals in this position will gain valuable work experiences in athletic training and sports medicine as well as improving their skills in documentation, communication, supervision, management of a health care facilities, and human relations. The 12-month position starts no later than July 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible) through May 31, 2027 with renewal determined by performance review and administrative approval. The position will report to the Director of Athletic Training/Sports Medicine and Director of Athletics. This contract is considered a 1.0 FTE with a designation as a Fixed Term position. The university will pay for NATA membership dues as part of employment. Liability insurance for university related responsibilities is provided as terms of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training
• BOC Certified or Eligible
• Wisconsin Licensure or Eligible
• current Cardiac Care Certification from ARC or AHA (professional rescuer, first responder, etc.)
• ability to stand for extended periods of time and cover events in a variety of indoor and outdoor climates
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• BOC Certification for a minimum of one year
• Master’s degree
• 3-5 collegiate athletic training experience including experience with contact/collision sports
• student clinical supervision experience
• knowledge of CAATE Standards and Guidelines
• familiarity with NCAA Division III rules & regulations

Responsibilities

• serving as the primary athletic trainer for assigned sports
• practice and event coverage
• travel
• communication with Team Physicians and medical providers
• maintaining accurate and current medical records
• providing necessary healthcare
• medical screening/physical exams and referral of student-athletes as needed
• providing on-site emergency medical care
• being a resource for mental health guidance
• assisting in the organization and operation of various satellite athletic training rooms
• care and oversight of weather and facility safety parameters
• coordinate and manage healthcare coverage for the summer sports camps including scheduling staffing, medical coverage, resource management, and healthcare services for summer sports camps
• assisting in the administration of clinical proficiency education, as well as supervision and education of athletic training students within the CAATE approved Masters of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Program
• supervising athletic training interns
• administration of medical clearance and assisting with Emergency Action Plan updates
• Advises, develops, and implements plans for injury and illness prevention, emergencies, and environmental monitoring to ensure safety of participants during practices, recreational play, events, and competitions
• Evaluates, provides treatment and rehabilitation, and documents injuries/illnesses in consultation with health care professionals and in accordance with established practices, guidelines, and protocols
• Coordinates patient care, makes referrals to various medical resources, and provides information based on injury/illness evaluations in collaboration with medical professionals
• Serves as an onsite health care provider for assigned teams during practices, competitions, recreational play, or special events to ensure adequate treatment of injuries/illness and appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency situations

Benefits

• The university will pay for NATA membership dues as part of employment.
• Liability insurance for university related responsibilities is provided as terms of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees