Outreach Athletic Trainer- Thomas Dale High - PRN

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer Outreach provides day-to-day athletic training services for a local sports team. The role assesses and treats athletes and develops rehabilitation, reconditioning, prevention, and education strategies. The athletic trainer attends home and away games as agreed upon by the head coaches and/or athletic directors. The athletic trainer performs injury prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid), and reconditioning in accordance with the NATA Board of Certification; demonstrates taping, strapping, bracing, and athletic-equipment fitting; and carries out physician-prescribed treatments and recommendations. The role covers assigned preseason physicals, games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the program manager. It requires maintaining applicable NATA and CPR certifications and communicating directions and instructions to athletes. This position serves adolescent and adult athletes in a fast-paced orthopedic medical practice environment. It may involve occasional night or early-morning hours and possible overnight stays. The role safely administers specified topical medications and emergency medications, including oxygen, epinephrine, and naloxone or another opioid antagonist.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Athletic Trainer or eligible for licensure at hire; Virginia Athletic Trainer licensure required for continued employment.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to assist with or transfer athletes of varying weights and heights.
Ability to push carts loaded with athletic equipment.
Ability to stand for long periods, walk long distances, and maintain good mobility.
Ability to carry a training kit and coolers over long distances.
Ability to communicate and give adequate directions and instructions to athletes.
Ability to handle high stress and adapt to changing conditions.
Physical capacity for lifting 20–50 lbs., 50–100 lbs., and greater than 100 lbs.; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; distance walking; climbing; overhead, extensive, or repetitive reaching; and repetitive motion.
Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
Ability to work in fast- or steady-paced settings, manage multiple priorities, handle frequent and intense customer interactions, tolerate noisy environments, and adapt to frequent change.

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous athletic training experience.
Master’s degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day athletic training services for a local sports team.
Assess and treat athletes and develop rehabilitation and reconditioning strategies.
Design and implement injury-prevention and education programs.
Attend home and away games as agreed upon by the head coaches and/or athletic directors.
Perform injury prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid), and reconditioning in accordance with the NATA Board of Certification.
Demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
Carry out treatments and recommendations prescribed by the team, program, or event physician.
Maintain NATA Board of Certification and CPR certification in accordance with the respective institutions.
Cover assigned preseason physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the program manager.
Assess data reflecting athletes’ status and interpret appropriate information using knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Safely administer the specified prescribed topical medications and emergency medications, including oxygen, epinephrine, and naloxone or another opioid antagonist.