Athletic Trainer - Olympic Sports

Athletic Trainer - Olympic Sports

• 495835
• Richmond Campus
• Athletics Positions
• Fulltime Staff

Title : Athletic Trainer - Olympic Sports

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)

Hours Per Week : 37.5

Additional Schedule Details :

Posted Salary Grade : Exempt - 46

Retirement : KTRS

Contact Person : Alex Reamy

Job Summary / Basic Functions

This position is responsible for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to collegiate athletes in Olympic Sports.

In addition, the Athletic Trainer for Olympic Sports administers drug testing, insurance coordination, and travels with athletic teams to all events.

The incumbent reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Health and Well-Being 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 : BOC National Certification 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.

Preferred Qualifications :

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. - ()

• 20% - Daily record keeping of all student-athlete training room visits and treatments. Assist with the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of all medical records on student-athletes, and share in the responsibility of maintaining and organizing the athletic training room file system and departmental handbooks. - (Essential)
• 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 : Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source : Institutional

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions :

AA / 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 satisfactory background check.