Athletic Trainer Outreach/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employees up to $5,

Professional Development Funding

Paid licensure & BOC maintenance fees

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

200% employer retirement match

10–15 vacation days per year

12 sick days per year

13 paid holidays annually

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare Sports Medicine seeks a dedicated Athletic Trainer to provide daily medical coverage, injury prevention, and return-to-play planning for university athletes. You will liaise with players, coaches, and healthcare professionals to ensure athlete health and safety.

Responsibilities include documenting injuries, coordinating referrals with physicians, aiding emergency protocols, and supporting event coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sports injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with athletes, coaches, and families.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in EMR documentation and basic administrative tasks.
• Commitment to continuing education and evidence-based clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Daily medical coverage for athletic events and practice sessions.
• Injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning.
• Coordinate with physicians and rehabilitation specialists for referrals.
• Assist with emergency planning and response at training and match facilities.
• Promote education and awareness on injury prevention and performance optimization.
• Support event coverage and medical operations as needed.

Skills

Injury prevention

Evaluation & rehabilitation

Interpersonal communication

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree preferred

NATA BOC certification required

KBML licensure or eligibility

Experience with collegiate athletes

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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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

This role requires a flexible schedule based on athletic event demands. Work hours will include weekdays, evenings, and weekends depending on practice schedules, games, and special events. Some travel to away games and tournaments will be required.

Job Summary

UK HealthCare Sports Medicine is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Athletic Trainer. Your primary focus will be the daily medical coverage, injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning for athletes within the university’s athletics system. You’ll act as a liaison between players, coaches, and healthcare professionals to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of athletes.

Additional duties include:

• Managing medical documentation and injury tracking.
• Coordinating with UK HealthCare’s physicians and rehabilitation specialists for athlete referrals.
• Assisting with emergency planning and response protocols at training and match facilities. Promoting education and awareness regarding injury prevention and performance optimization.
• Supporting event coverage and medical operations for events and teams as needed.

We are looking for a candidate who excels in communication, adaptability, and relationship-building, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and evolving sports environment.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for employees attending the University of Kentucky, up to $5,250 per year.
• Access to Professional Development Funding for continuing education and certifications.
• Paid Kentucky Medical Licensure and BOC Certificate Maintenance Fees.
• Comprehensive employee insurance benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug coverage, and Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA ).
• 200% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Accrual of 10-15 vacation days per year, increasing with years of service.
• Accrual of 12 sick days per year. Accrual of 13 paid holidays annually.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong understanding of sports injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation techniques. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with athletes, coaches, and families. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Proficient in EMR documentation and basic administrative tasks. Commitment to continuing education and evidence-based clinical practice.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required; Master’s degree preferred. National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification ( NATA BOC ) Required. Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure ( KBML ) Licensure or eligibility at time of hire. Experience working with collegiate athletes. Prior outreach/field-based AT experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/01/2026

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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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 (NATA) and licensed in the state of Kentucky, or eligible to obtain this licensure by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe your experience working in a Sports Medicine clinic.

  (Open Ended Question)