Athletic Trainer Outreach/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sports medicine is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to join their team at Kentucky State University. This role is crucial for providing daily coverage for various sports, focusing on injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, building positive relationships with student-athletes and healthcare providers. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of student-athletes while advancing your career in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about sports medicine and ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Athletic Trainer Certification required.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily coverage for assigned sports at Kentucky State University.
• Prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Working Title: Athletic Trainer Outreach - Kentucky State University

Department Name: MG380: Orthopaedic Surgery

Work Location: Frankfort, KY

Grade Level: 09

Salary Range: $43,680-71,323/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: BA

Required License/Registration/Certification: Athletic Trainer Certification

Physical Requirements: Repetitive motion. Job-related travel. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs.

Shift: Mostly weekdays; evenings and weekends as required by event schedule.

Job Summary

UK HealthCare Sports Medicine is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to provide daily coverage for assigned sports at Kentucky State University. As an Athletic Trainer, you’ll play a pivotal role in preventing, evaluating, treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries. In addition to these hands-on responsibilities, you’ll also contribute to various administrative duties as assigned. We’re looking for a dynamic individual who excels in communication, fostering positive relationships with student-athletes, coaches, sports medicine staff, administration, team physicians, and other healthcare providers. Come be a part of our team and make a difference in the lives of student-athletes while advancing your career in sports medicine!

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

02/02/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and licensed in the state of Kentucky, or eligible to obtain this licensure by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your years of paid, full-time employment experience in athletic training or sports medicine.
  • None
  • Some, but less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Are you aware that this position is located in Frankfort, KY?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
  • Latinosinhighered.com
  • HospitalCareers.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
  • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
  • Careerbuilder.com
  • UK Job Fair
  • None of the Above

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter