Lead Athletic Trainer: Injury Prevention & Rehab Coach

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UHA University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks a Lead Athletic Trainer to oversee athletic training services, supervise staff, and deliver prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation for intercollegiate athletes.

You will manage concussion protocols, return-to-play decisions, hydration and safety, share updates with physicians and coaches, and maintain compliant records in a dynamic athletic program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or Physiology required.
• Current Licensure as required by state (OH/WV).
• Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Three years of athletic training experience.
• Five years of athletic training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site injury prevention, taping, bracing and warm-up supervision for practices/games.
• Respond to acute injuries and emergencies during practices and games.
• Conduct injury evaluations, coordinate referrals, communicate with parents, coaches and physicians.
• Manage concussion protocols and return-to-play progression.
• Travel with teams as needed; work afternoons, evenings and weekends.
• Perform musculoskeletal assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain detailed treatment records and ensure HIPAA/state compliance.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Monitoring

Problem Sensitivity

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Oral Comprehension

Near Vision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology

WV/OH Licensure

NATA-BOC Certification

Job description

UHA University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks a Lead Athletic Trainer to oversee athletic training services, supervise staff, and deliver prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation for intercollegiate athletes.

You will manage concussion protocols, return-to-play decisions, hydration and safety, share updates with physicians and coaches, and maintain compliant records in a dynamic athletic program.