Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) – Part Time

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

The Athletic Trainer role at University of North Carolina at Greensboro supports care for injuries during Club Sports events and contributes to the department's emergency action plan. The AT works with Competitive Sports staff to ensure a safe participation environment for participants, spectators, and visitors.

Responsibilities include on-site injury care, emergency medical response, and collaboration with medical staff.

Qualifications

• North Carolina Athletic Trainer Licensure.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a CAATE accredited program.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers including CPR and AED.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast pace and flexible work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite care and management of injuries including prevention, evaluation, and treatment.
• Provide emergency medical care for conditions such as cardiac arrest, commotio cordis, cervical spine injury, traumatic brain injury, heat stroke and exertional sickling.
• Monitor and assess environmental factors that may impact safety of participants.
• Communicate with players, coaches, and staff regarding the injury status of participants.
• Provide rehabilitation, treatment, and referral recommendations as necessary.
• Complete all required documentation regarding injury care.
• Communicate with supervising physician regarding issues related to care and appropriate practices.
• Monitor medical supply inventory levels and communicate replacement needs.
• Assist in the development of the care protocols in conjunction with the supervising physician.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher from CAATE accredited program

Master’s degree in athletic training, kinesiology, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer is the primary responder responsible for providing care for routine and emergent injuries sustained during Club Sports events. Playing a vital role in the department’s emergency action plan, AT’s work with the Competitive Sports Staff to ensure club participants, spectators and visitors are afforded a reasonably safe participation environment.

Responsibilities

Task & Supervision

AT’s report directly to the Assistant Director of Competitive Sports and may receive additional direction from all members of the Competitive Sports Leadership Team (Competitive Sports Coordinator and Graduate Assistant/Intern) and the supervising physician. These staff members respond to emergencies providing efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, abiding by the department’s emergency action plan. In addition, AT’s are responsible for treating minor injuries, determining a participant’s fitness for returning to play, evaluating the potential for sustained concussions, and monitoring environmental factors that may impact participant and spectator safety. In the event of the need to deny participation or modify a play schedule, AT’s must exhibit strong leadership and communication to ensure potential risks are mitigated.

Event Coverage (85%)

• Provide onsite care and management of injuries including prevention, evaluation, and treatment
• Provide emergency medical care for conditions such as cardiac arrest, commotio cordis, cervical spine injury, traumatic brain injury, heat stroke and exertional sickling
• Monitor and assess environmental factors that may impact safety of participants
• Communicate with players, coaches, and staff regarding the injury status of participants
• Provide rehabilitation, treatment, and referral recommendations as necessary

Communication & Record Keeping (15%)

• Complete all required documentation regarding injury care
• Communicate with supervising physician regarding issues related to care and appropriate practices
• Monitor medical supply inventory levels and communicate replacement needs
• Assist in the development of the care protocols in conjunction with the supervising physician

Minimum Qualifications

• North Carolina Athletic Trainer Licensure
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers including CPR and AED such as through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Strong communication skills
• Must possess the ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a fast pace and flexible work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an impact sports environment
• Master’s degree in athletic training, kinesiology, or a related field

Compensation and Hours

Recruitment Range: $23.94/hour. Position will begin early August 2025. Hours vary based on sport club competitions.

Position Status

Temporary Staff – 1.000 FTE