Associate Athletic Trainer
About The Position
The University of the Cumberlands, located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, is seeking applications for a full-time Associate Athletic Trainer position within the Sports Medicine Department. This position offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative and student-centered athletic healthcare environment at an NAIA institution. The Associate Athletic Trainer may also assume additional administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Sports Medicine Operations. When fully staffed, the University of the Cumberlands Sports Medicine Department includes eight full-time Athletic Trainers, one Insurance Administrator, and an on-site Physical Therapist who provides services four days per week.
Requirements
- BOC Certified (or eligible for certification)
- Hold or be eligible for Kentucky State Licensure
- Current CPR/First Aid certification card and Instructor Card (if applicable)
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide athletic training services for assigned varsity teams
- Cover practices, home varsity events, and team travel as assigned
- Oversee daily rehabilitation and treatment activities
- Prepare sports medicine facilities and practice/event coverage needs
- Complete injury documentation and reporting using ATS (Keffer Development)
- Assist in supervising undergraduate work-study students and first aid responders
- Coordinate medical appointments and insurance claims with the department Insurance Administrator
- Manage annual pre-participation medical paperwork and clearance processes
- Assist with summer orientation physicals for incoming freshmen and transfer students
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Sports Medicine Operations
Benefits
- University-paid NATA membership dues
- University-paid BOC certification dues
- University-paid state licensure fees
- Professional development stipend
- Department-issued iPhone and iPad for professional use
- Department clothing purchased yearly
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
