Assistant Athletic Trainer

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

The University of Virginia Department of Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to support its Sports Medicine program. The position typically oversees one primary sports program and may provide support for a secondary program. The Assistant Athletic Trainer assists Associate and Head Athletic Trainers and the Senior Associate AD for Sports Medicine in preventing, evaluating, treating, referring, and rehabilitating injuries and illnesses affecting University student-athletes. The role operates independently under limited supervision and may include supervising graduate assistants or other student workers. The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports daily student-athlete health care, maintains medical records, coordinates referrals and information exchange with internal and external personnel, and provides guidance to students participating in the Sports Medicine unit. The role also contributes to teaching, clinical education, and administrative support, including athletic camp coverage and transportation of student-athletes to medical appointments. Coverage may include women’s rowing or other sports as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of certified athletic trainer experience in an NCAA institutional athletic environment.
Eligibility for State Licensure as an Athletic Trainer.
Certified Athletic Trainer credential from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
CPR/AED certifications.
Valid driver’s license and personal transportation.
Knowledge of NCAA, ACC, and institutional rules and regulations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
Demonstrated concern for student-athlete welfare.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
Ability to evaluate therapeutic requirements and fit or modify therapeutic and protective equipment.
Ability to function professionally in stressful situations and provide clear information to individuals or groups on an impromptu basis.
Ability to remain composed in emergencies and interact calmly and positively with others.
Ability to perform accurate, detail-oriented work, manage multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and sound judgments.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care and performance team members.
Organizational and computer skills.
Ability to relate to men’s and women’s athletic injuries and rehabilitation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Two or more years of experience working in a Division I-A institution.
First Aid/CPR Instructor qualification.
Experience supervising and educating student interns and graduate assistants.
Experience providing Sports Medicine coverage for rowing and/or overuse injuries.
CES, PES, FMS, cupping, kinesiotaping, and/or Graston certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily health care of student-athletes.
Record and maintain appropriate medical records for treatment provided.
Coordinate with internal and external personnel for referrals and information exchange.
Provide guidance to graduate students, undergraduate interns, and practicum students in the Sports Medicine unit.
Assist with teaching responsibilities and clinical education.
Support administrative management of the Sports Medicine unit.
Assist with coverage of women’s rowing or other sports as needed.
Provide administrative support for on-campus athletic camps.
Transport student-athletes to medical appointments.
Perform other job-related duties as directed by the Senior Associate AD for Sports Medicine.
Assist in preventing, evaluating, treating, referring, and rehabilitating student-athlete injuries and illnesses.