Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking an Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine on the Richmond Campus to prevent, treat, and rehabilitate injuries for collegiate athletes. The role involves drug testing, insurance coordination, and travel with teams to events, reporting to the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine.

Required: Master’s in Athletic Training, 1 year collegiate experience, NATA certification, and KY licensure within 3 months if not held at hire; valid driver’s license is

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field is required.
• One year of experience in collegiate athletic training is required.
• NATA certification is required. A State Board of Medical Licensure Certification is required. KY licensure within 3 months if not held at hire. Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Prevent injuries, treat injuries, and rehabilitate assigned student athletes; monitor environmental conditions.
• Recruit athletic training students and managers at events and through campus activities.
• Assist Bratzke Athletic Academic Center with academic concerns related to injuries or mental health; support academic mission as a preceptor.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Complete all other duties to ensure smooth department operation.

Skills

NATA Certification

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Athletic Training

State Board of Medical Licensure Certification in Athletic Training

Job description

Title: Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G21

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Dusty Ridner

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This position is responsible for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to collegiate athletes. In addition, the Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine administers drug testing, insurance coordination, and travels with athletic teams to all events. The incumbent reports to the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine in the administration of a Division I intercollegiate Athletic program in adherence to all university and Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field is required.

Experience: One year of experience in collegiate athletic training is required.

Licensure & Certifications

Licensure & Certifications: National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification as an Athletic Trainer is required. A State Board of Medical Licensure Certification in Athletic Training is required. A Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Athletic Training Certification Is Preferred. The successful applicant will obtain a Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure within 3 months if not held at hire. Valid state driver's license is required.

Job Duties:

• 60% - Prevent injuries, treat sports related injuries, and rehabilitate assigned student athletes including taping, bracing, first aid, surgery consultation, medical communication, therapy, and follow up exercises. Monitor environmental conditions.
• 10% - Recruitment of athletic training students and athletic training managers by attending spotlight days, career days, high school activities / events, and the Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society. Correspond with high school and junior college trainers.
• 10% - Work with the Bratzke Athletic Academic Center to assist with academic concerns due to athletic injuries or mental health concerns. Also participate within the Athletic Training academic program as a preceptor supporting the academic mission of the Athletic Training program.
• 10% - Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• 10% - Complete all other duties as assigned to ensure the successful operation of the department.

Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.