Athletic Trainer Outreach/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Professional development funding

Licensure fees coverage

Insurance benefits

Retirement match

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

UK HealthCare Sports Medicine is seeking an Athletic Trainer responsible for daily medical coverage, injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning for university athletes. You will liaise with players, coaches, and healthcare professionals to safeguard athlete health and safety.

Key duties include documenting medical information, coordinating referrals with physicians and rehab specialists, and supporting emergency planning during training and events, while promoting

Qualifications

• Athletic trainer with current licensure and BOC certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily medical coverage for university athletics teams.
• Assist with injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning.
• Coordinate with UK HealthCare physicians and rehab specialists for referrals.
• Contribute to emergency planning and response at training and competition venues.
• Support education on injury prevention and performance optimization.

Job description

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.