Director of Athletic Training

University of Pikeville•Pikeville, KY

About The Position

The University of Pikeville is seeking an energetic and collaborative Director of Athletic Training to perform sports medicine duties for the university’s 26 athletic programs. The role oversees the sports medicine department’s coverage, staff, students, facilities, equipment, records, supplies, and insurance coordination, while also handling administrative and other assigned duties. The successful candidate will be self-sufficient, able to manage and direct the sports medicine staff, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively across the university. The position requires flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and environments, including working nontraditional hours for athletic event coverage. The university offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; telemedicine; long-term disability; tuition waivers; a 403(b) retirement plan; HSA, FSA, and dependent care accounts; a generous holiday schedule; and paid leave. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority consideration for applications received on or before 11/18/2026. Final applicants undergo background investigations, including a criminal history check and, when appropriate, financial and/or motor vehicle history checks. Applicants are asked to include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, transcript copies, and contact information for three to five professional references.

Requirements

Master’s degree or commensurate experience in Athletic Training.
Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
Familiarity with operating modalities and sports-related equipment, such as e-stim/ultrasound machines, ice machines, whirlpools, and water boys.
Ability to work self-sufficiently and manage and direct sports medicine staff.
Excellent communication skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability to perform simple calculations.
Familiarity with internet research and creating online travel arrangements.
High flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and environments, including the ability to work nontraditional hours for game coverage.
Ability to work successfully as part of a team across all levels of the organization and contribute to the university’s mission.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage for athletic practice sessions and home and away game events.
Assign sports coverage for the sports medicine department to ensure each sport has adequate coverage at all events.
Supervise the athletic training staff, including four athletic trainers.
Supervise work-study and scholarship students assisting in the sports medicine department.
Recruit scholarship students to assist the sports medicine department.
Maintain the sports medicine rooms as needed to provide a high-quality sports medicine experience for student athletes.
Maintain records on all student athletes.
Maintain sports medicine equipment.
Procure supplies.
Work with insurance companies to provide coverage for student athletes.
Perform administrative duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.