Hourly Athletic Trainer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cary Street Gym membership

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking an hourly Athletic Trainer for the Recreation & Well-Being division to cover sport clubs on campus, including high-impact events and evening clinic shifts. The role requires active NATA BOC certification and VA licensure or eligibility, with CPR/AED certification.

Expect up to 20 hours per week and a pay rate of $30/hour; includes a Cary Street Gym membership. Responsibilities include on-site care, coordination of referrals, maintaining records, and

Qualifications

• National certification through the NATA BOC is required.
• Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Knowledge of best practices and standards in collegiate recreation.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated commitment to a respectful, professional, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services and coverage for designated high-impact sport club home events.
• Assist with on-site supervision and care for sport club practices and home events.
• Coordinate medical referrals for advanced diagnostics, concussion treatment, and injuries.
• Maintain records of sport club participants evaluated.
• Communicate with the Athletic Training Coordinator to review schedules for coverage.
• Administer baseline concussion testing for high-impact sport clubs.

Education

NATA BOC Certification

Virginia Licensure or eligibility

First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Knowledge of collegiate recreation standards

Evenings and weekend availability

Commitment to respectful environment

Job description

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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

RECREATION & WELL-BEING

SPORT CLUBS

HOURLY ATHLETIC TRAINER

The hourly Athletic Trainer for the Recreation & Well-BeingDepartment (RecWell) provides evaluation, treatment, andrehabilitation for student participants in the sport club program,which encompasses approximately 27 clubs and 1,200 participantsannually. This position will be primarily responsible for providingathletic training services and coverage to designated high-impactsport club home events. There will also be some available eveningshifts in the athletic training clinic from 5:30pm-8:30pmthroughout the week. This position will report directly to theAthletic Training Coordinator.

PAY RATE:

$30/hour

POSITION:

This position is hourly, not exceeding 20 hoursper week. Hours will be determined based on event coverage needsfor the week. The start date for this position is immediate.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Program Management (75%)

• Assist in providing athletic training services for the sportclub program, including providing on-site supervision and care for“high-risk” club practices and home events and providing weeklyoffice hours for scheduled or drop-in appointments for sport clubparticipants
• Assist with determining (with physician’s consultation) sportclub participant’s ability to return to play; develop and maintaincommunication with sport club coaches and/or club officers
• Assisting with coordinating all medical referrals for advanceddiagnostics, concussion treatment, and other serious injuriesrequiring advanced medical care
• Maintain and manage records of sport club participantsevaluated
• Communicate frequently with the Athletic Training Coordinatorto review and discuss club practice and competition schedules toensure adequate coverage
• Assist in administering baseline concussion testing to thoseparticipating on high-impact sport club teams

Risk Management (10%)

• Hold evening clinic hours for drop-in appointments
• Assist in injury prevention strategies to lower the risk ofsport-related injuries throughout the season

General Administration (15%)

• Maintain professional skill sets and certifications asappropriate for job responsibilities and as a campus recreationprofessional
• Perform other duties as assigned

BENEFITS:

This position will receive a complimentary CaryStreet Gym membership.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• National certification through the NATA BOC (National AthleticTrainers Association Board of Certification)
• Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure or ability to obtain priorto start date
• First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuercertification
• Knowledge of best practices and standards in collegiaterecreation
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

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Benefits :

All full-time university staff are eligible forVCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annualand holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits,retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity andcash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources,abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, andmore.

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Contact Information:

Contact Name: EricaZemites

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