Associate Athletic Trainer

University of the Cumberlands; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development stipend

University-paid NATA membership dues

Department-issued iPhone and iPad

Job summary

The University of the Cumberlands is seeking an Associate Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services for assigned varsity teams. This full-time position involves overseeing rehabilitation activities and coordinating medical appointments.

Applicants should be BOC Certified or eligible for certification and hold Kentucky state licensure. The role includes professional development benefits and is situated in Williamsburg, KY, part of a rapidly growing university environment.

Qualifications

• BOC Certified or eligible for certification.
• Hold or be eligible for Kentucky state licensure.
• Entry-level candidates encouraged; experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services for assigned varsity teams.
• Oversee daily rehabilitation and treatment activities.
• Coordinate medical appointments with insurance claims.

Skills

BOC Certified

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Position Information

Title: Associate Athletic Trainer
Type: Full‑time, 11‑Month
Start Date: To be determined upon hire
Sport Assignment: TBD

The Associate Athletic Trainer may also assume additional administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Sports Medicine Operations. When fully staffed, the University of the Cumberlands Sports Medicine Department includes eight full‑time Athletic Trainers, one Insurance Administrator, and an on‑site Physical Therapist who provides services four days per week.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary reflects regional cost of living in southeastern Kentucky
• University‑paid NATA membership dues
• University‑paid BOC certification dues
• University‑paid state licensure fees
• Professional development stipend
• Department‑issued iPhone and iPad for professional use
• Department clothing purchased yearly

Minimum Qualifications

• BOC Certified (or eligible for certification)
• Hold or be eligible for Kentucky state licensure
• Entry‑level candidates are encouraged to apply; experience preferred

Primary Responsibilities: Sports Medicine

• Provide athletic training services for assigned varsity teams
• Cover practices, home varsity events, and team travel as assigned
• Oversee daily rehabilitation and treatment activities
• Prepare sports medicine facilities and practice/event coverage needs
• Complete injury documentation and reporting using ATS (Keffer Development)

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising undergraduate work‑study students and first aid responders
• Coordinate medical appointments and insurance claims with the department Insurance Administrator
• Manage annual pre‑participation medical paperwork and clearance processes
• Assist with summer orientation physicals for incoming freshmen and transfer students
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Sports Medicine Operations

Application Materials

• Resume and letter of application
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Three letters of recommendation (letters may be emailed separately)
• Proof of BOC certification and any applicable state credentials
• Current CPR/First Aid certification card and Instructor Card (if applicable)

Contact Information

Application materials should be sent to:
Ashley Konrad, MAT, LAT, ATC – Head Athletic Trainer
University of the Cumberlands
6790 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Email: [e-mail]
Office: 606‑539‑4132
Cell: 606‑304‑3659
Fax: 606‑539‑4126

About the University

The University of the Cumberlands is a regional institution offering undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre‑professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands‑on, experiential learning and research. The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University‑administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.