Athletic Trainer

Universities of Wisconsin • La Crosse, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise and Sport Science Department is seeking a part-time (64%-avg. 27 hrs/wk with full benefits) 9-month contract athletic trainer to serve as the preceptor for the Athletic Training Program. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Athletic Training Program was the first accredited athletic training program in the state of Wisconsin, and offers one of the most competitive, in-depth and hands-on athletic training programs in the country. The College of Science & Health (CSH) at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is the largest academic unit on campus, serving more than half of all UWL undergraduates across the natural, physical, computational, and health sciences. The college’s success depends on the dedication of its non-instructional staff, who play a vital role in ensuring that academic programs, research activities, and student services run effectively. Staff contribute to lab and facility operations, support centers and institutes, and coordinate student-focused initiatives such as undergraduate research, internships, and clinical placements. By sustaining CSH’s tradition of inclusive excellence, experiential learning, and community-engaged scholarship, staff help provide the foundation for student success, reflected in consistently strong outcomes for graduates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• BOC certification
• Wisconsin Licensure as an Athletic Trainer (or eligible)
• Related AT experience
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Previous clinical teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining an appropriate learning and professional environment in the athletic training center
• Supervising and evaluating graduate athletic training students during their clinical experiences
• Assisting with athletic training services as requested by the Director of Athletic Training Services
• Additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Training Program Director and/or Director of Clinical Education (assist with courses and research, etc.)
• Serves as a preceptor for the Athletic Training Program as well as additional teaching and research responsibilities
• 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

• Full benefits
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Retirement system (vested after 5 years)

What This Job Offers

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