Athletic Trainer: Injury Prevention & Rehab Lead

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an Athletic Trainer to serve as a first-line responder and injury manager for youth and collegiate athletes. You will perform on-site injury prevention, evaluations, and treatment planning, while coordinating referrals and concussion protocols.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Athletic Training or Physiology, current licensure, and BOC certification. Travel with teams and weekend hours are expected in a dynamic sports environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Athletic Training.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology is required.
• Current Licensure as required by the state where services are provided (OH/WV).
• Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC) status is described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site injury prevention, taping, bracing, and warm-up supervision.
• Respond to acute injuries during practices and games.
• Conduct injury evaluations and coordinate referrals.
• Manage concussion protocols and return-to-play progression.
• Travel with teams as needed, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Perform musculoskeletal assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate physician/therapist referrals when necessary.
• Administer therapeutic exercises to promote healing.
• Track progress and adjust plans based on recovery.
• Educate on injury prevention and safe activity return.

Skills

Active Listening

Excellent written and verbal comms

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Monitoring

Problem Sensitivity

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Oral Comprehension

Near Vision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an Athletic Trainer to serve as a first-line responder and injury manager for youth and collegiate athletes. You will perform on-site injury prevention, evaluations, and treatment planning, while coordinating referrals and concussion protocols.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Athletic Training or Physiology, current licensure, and BOC certification. Travel with teams and weekend hours are expected in a dynamic sports environment.