Field Athletic Trainer - Game Day Outreach & Rehab

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer Outreach to provide day-to-day athletic training services for a local sports team. The role includes prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning of injuries, and designing rehab strategies.

The trainer will attend home and away games as arranged, maintain NATA and CPR certifications, and ensure compliance with Virginia licensure requirements. Two years of experience preferred; bachelor's degree required.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Athletic Trainer or eligible.
• NATA Board of Certification (BOC) required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, assess, treat, and recondition athletic injuries as outlined by the NATA certification.
• Demonstrates taping, bracing, and equipment fitting.
• Carries out prescribed treatments and rehab per team physician.
• Maintains NATA and CPR certifications.
• Covers pre-season physicals, games or related events.

Skills

Injury prevention

Assessment & treatment

First aid

Taping & bracing

CPR certification

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in AT education (accredited)

Master's degree in AT education (preferred)

Job description

VCU Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer Outreach to provide day-to-day athletic training services for a local sports team. The role includes prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning of injuries, and designing rehab strategies.

The trainer will attend home and away games as arranged, maintain NATA and CPR certifications, and ensure compliance with Virginia licensure requirements. Two years of experience preferred; bachelor's degree required.