Director of Athletic Training

University of Pikeville•Pikeville, KY

About The Position

The Director of Athletic Training performs sports medicine duties for the University of Pikeville’s 26 athletic programs. The position provides coverage for practices and game events, at home and away, and assigns sport coverage to ensure adequate coverage at all events. It supervises four athletic trainers and the work-study and scholarship students who assist the sports medicine department, and recruits scholarship students. The Director maintains sports medicine rooms, records for all student athletes, and sports medicine equipment; procures supplies; works with insurance companies to provide coverage for student athletes; and performs administrative and other assigned duties. The position requires flexibility to handle changing tasks and environments, including nontraditional hours for game 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, dependent care accounts, holidays, and paid leave. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled; applications received on or before 11/18/2026 receive priority consideration.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide coverage for athletic practice sessions and game events, both home and away.
Assign sport 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 sports medicine rooms as needed to support 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.