Athletic Trainer - Intercollegiate (Term Position)

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Sports Medicine is seeking an entry‑level Intercollegiate Athletic Trainer to support NCAA Division I student‑athletes through injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return‑to‑play services. This 10‑month term position is ideal for a recent graduate or trainer with less than one year of experience.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians, coaches, and other healthcare professionals to provide high‑quality care and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited Athletic Training program.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (or certification pending for recent graduates).
• Eligible for Tennessee Athletic Trainer licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing athletic training and sports medicine services for DivisionI student-athletes.
• Evaluate, treat, and help manage athletic injuries and medical conditions under departmental guidelines.
• Support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play activities.
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide practice, competition, and event coverage as assigned.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding athlete care.
• Promote athlete health, safety, and wellness.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

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Organization: ATC Training Room 3 Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY Provides services to intercollegiate athletes who have impairments, functional limitations or changes in physical function and health status as a result of injury, illness or other causes, with some guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team. Serves as a liaison for VUMC to the University by providing education, awareness and sports medicine services.

Athletic Trainer – Intercollegiate (Term Position)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Sports Medicine Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking an entry‑level Intercollegiate Athletic Trainer to support NCAA DivisionI student‑athletes through injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return‑to‑play services. This position is ideal for a recent Athletic Training graduate or an Athletic Trainer with less than one year of experience who is looking to build experience in a DivisionI collegiate sports environment while working alongside experienced Sports Medicine professionals. Athletic Trainers in this role collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, strength and conditioning staff, coaches, and other healthcare professionals to provide high‑quality care to Vanderbilt student‑athletes.

Sport Assignment

• Women’s Soccer
• Lacrosse
• Men’s Basketball
• Women’s Basketball
• Cross Country / Track & Field
• Baseball
• Other sports as determined by departmental need

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in providing athletic training and sports medicine services for DivisionI student‑athletes.
• Evaluate, treat, and help manage athletic injuries and medical conditions under departmental guidelines.
• Support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return‑to‑play activities.
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide practice, competition, and event coverage as assigned.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding athlete care.
• Promote athlete health, safety, and wellness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited Athletic Training program.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (or certification pending for recent graduates).
• Eligible for Tennessee Athletic Trainer licensure.
• Preferred: Intercollegiate athletic training experience through clinical rotations, internships, graduate assistantships, or employment.
• Less than one year of professional Athletic Training experience.

Term Position Information

This is a 10‑month term position intended to provide valuable DivisionI collegiate sports medicine experience. The position is designed for Athletic Trainers who are early in their careers and seeking professional development in a high‑level sports medicine environment.

Why Vanderbilt?

Gain hands‑on experience working with SEC student‑athletes. Learn from experienced Sports Medicine physicians and Athletic Trainers. Develop clinical skills in a nationally recognized academic medical center. Work within a collaborative team dedicated to athlete health, safety, and performance.

Unit Summary

We are ranked among the top orthopedics programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is ranked the #1 adult hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville. Our orthopedic specialists are national leaders in research and innovative treatments. Our athletic trainers work closely with our physicians to ensure athletes receive the care needed to safely return to play. Our athletic trainers continue to expand their expertise through ongoing education and participation in sports medicine organizations. As part of an academic medical center, our athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians are advancing the latest research to improve orthopedic treatments. We are national leaders in researching innovation in shoulder instability (dislocation) and rotator cuff injury treatment as well as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) treatment.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues

• Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services

• Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
• Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees’ effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality

• Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve the problem.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
• Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short‑term challenges.
• Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR): Licensed Athletic Trainer Required.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer Required.
• Additional Qualification Information: Intercollegiate experience (Preferred).
• Relevant Work Experience: Less than 1 year.
• Education: Bachelor’s.
• This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.

Company Culture and Diversity

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

People are at the heart of all we do. Great health care takes great people. We’re looking for like‑minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt Health, where we value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and an expanding footprint across towns and communities throughout the region. We employ more than 43,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research and graduate medical education. Our employees also serve in critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fundraising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many other departments. Our growing academic health system has more than 2,100 licensed hospital beds at eight hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital, Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, Vanderbilt Tullahoma‑Harton Hospital, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. Vanderbilt Health is the Mid‑South’s largest provider of specialty care, with hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region, and Tennessee’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for adults and children.

Critical Care and Transplant Highlights

We are one of the nation’s busiest critical care centers, home to Middle Tennessee’s only Level1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for adults and children, and Middle Tennessee’s only LevelIV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are the nation’s largest transplant center, and last year we performed the most heart transplants than any center worldwide.

Vanderbilt Health is an epicenter for biomedical research, winning over $1billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors. We are also a national leader in medical training and education, with the largest clinical training center in the Mid‑South and the only training center in Tennessee for many adult and pediatric specialties.

We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals for quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Three of our hospitals—Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital—have been awarded a Five‑Star Quality Rating from Medicare.

Vision and Mission

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Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health.

Our mission: Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities.