Lead Athletic Trainer

WVU Medicine•Irvine, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides lead work direction, guidance and training to other full- and part-time employees in Athletics; performs the full range of athletic trainer duties; develops, coordinates and implements a comprehensive sports medical program focused on prevention and care of athletic injuries related to intercollegiate sports and physical education; provides information to student athletes on injury prevention; administers treatment and rehabilitation to injured athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology.
Current Licensure as required by state in which services will be provided: OH: Athletic Trainer through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board; WV: Athletic Trainer through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists
Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
Three (3) years of experience in Athletic Training.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of experience in Athletic Training.

Responsibilities

Provides on-site injury prevention, taping, bracing, and warm-up supervision before practices/games.
Responds to acute injuries and emergencies during practices and games.
Conducts injury evaluations, coordinates referrals, and communicates with parents, coaches, and physicians.
Manages concussion protocols, return-to-play progression, and hydration/heat illness monitoring.
Travels with teams as needed, often working afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Conducts musculoskeletal assessments using clinical and functional testing.
Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
Coordinates referrals to physicians, physical therapists, or specialists when necessary.
Administers therapeutic exercises and modalities to promote healing.
Tracks progress and adjusts plans based on patient/athlete recovery status.
Educates on injury prevention and safe return-to-activity protocols.
Maintains detailed and accurate treatment records.
Ensures compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational policies.
Communicates regularly with medical professionals, coaches, parents, and/or patients.
Serves as a resource for injury prevention and athletic health education.
Determines fitness for participation pre-season and post-injury.
Assists in the selection and fitting of protective equipment.
Maintains an effective and efficient athletic training room, equipment, and related implements.
Acts as a mentor for the athletic training group.
Coordinates day-to-day operations for the athletic training group.