Assistant Athletic Trainer

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

403(b) (TIAA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid annual and sick leave

Paid state and federal holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Virginia State University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to maintain a positive, healthy, and safe environment for student athletes within the athletic program. The role requires adherence to all regulatory bodies and a strong emphasis on emergency readiness and professional guidance.

The position supports student‑athletes, faculty, staff, and constituents, and involves assisting in medical care, rehab, safety procedures, and travel as required by university athletic operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college is required.
• Ability to provide first aid and preventative medical attention, and rehab, to student-athletes; instruct on self-care.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Must react calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to work in a diverse, team setting and attract student‑athletes to VSU.
• Must be able to drive a state vehicle to transport student-athletes.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License within 60 days of hire and acceptable driving record.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends and travel on university business.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have and maintain NATA ATC certification.
• Must maintain CPR/AED certification.
• Must be licensed by the Board of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, healthy, and safe environment for student athletes.
• Assist in emergency management and comply with applicable regulations and policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and constituents.
• Serve as Assistant Athletic Trainer for Virginia State University.

Skills

First aid

Emergency response

CPR/AED

ATC certification

Team collaboration

Student support

Safety procedures instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

State vehicle operation

Job description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer creates a positive, health and safe environment for all student athletes within the athletic program. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Virginia State University, National Athletic Trainers Association, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), any affiliate or associate member conferences (i.e. GSC, PBC, SIAC, USCAA, etc.) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Assist the agency and/or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. Complete all other duties as assigned by Associate VP for Intercollegiate Athletics. Provide good customer service to our students, faculty/staff and constituents. This position exists to serve as the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Virginia State University.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college Must be knowledgeable of providing first aid and preventative medical attention, and rehab, to student-athletes as well as the ability to provide instruction on self-care. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Must have the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Must be able to work in a diverse and team setting while having the ability to attract student-athletes to VSU. Must be able to drive a state vehicle to transport student-athletes. Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License within 60 days of hire, as well as an acceptable driving record. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends and travel on university business as assigned. Must be computer literate. Must have and maintain certification by the National Athletic Training Association (ATC). Must maintain certification in CPR/AED. Must be appropriately licensed by the Board of Medicine.

*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Additional Considerations

Master’s degree is a plus.

Special Instructions

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Phone: [phone]

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

• Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
• 403(b) (TIAA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid state and federal holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Assistant Athletic Trainer • Chesterfield