Athletic Trainer Outreach -James River High School

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer Outreach provides day-to-day athletic training services for a local sports team. The Athletic Trainer Outreach assesses, treats and develops rehabilitation and reconditioning strategies for athletes. The Athletic Trainer Outreach designs and implements prevention and education programs. The athletic trainer will attend all home and away games as agreed upon by the respective head coaches and/or athletic directors. This athletic trainer position is to provide outreach services to James River High School. The environment is a fast-paced orthopedic medical practice.

Requirements

• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Athletic Trainer or eligible.
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC).
• Current CPR certification.
• Bachelors Degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
• Maintains NATA and CPR certification in accordance with those respective institutions.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years previous athletic training experience.
• Masters Degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day athletic training services for a local sports team.
• Assesses, treats and develops rehabilitation and reconditioning strategies for athletes.
• Designs and implements prevention and education programs.
• Attends all home and away games as agreed upon by the respective head coaches and/or athletic directors.
• Performs prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid) and reconditioning of athletic injuries as set forth by the NATA Board of Certification.
• Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
• Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician.
• Covers assigned pre-season physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the program manager.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the athletes’ status and interpret the appropriate information.
• Assists with or transfers athletes of various weight/heights.
• Pushes carts with athletic equipment on them.
• Stands for long periods of time, has good mobility skills and is able to walk long distances.
• Communicates to give adequate directions and instructions to athletes.
• Carries training kit and coolers for long distances.
• Handles high amounts of stress.
• Adjusts and adapts to changing conditions.

Benefits

• Compensation Range $52,062.40 - $80,683.20
• Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level