Athletic Trainer

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Position Title:Athletic Trainer

Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Athletic Trainer (D2/D3)

Job Duties:

This position’s primary role is to serve as an athletic trainer for
the Athletic Training Services in the Athletics Department. This
position reports to the Athletic Training Director.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to daily care of
athletic team(s) within their traditional/non-traditional seasons
and out-of-season, including morning rehabilitation clinic.
Coordination with the coaches and Sports Performance Center when
working with injured athletes, maintenance of athletic training
center, and potential other duties as assigned by the Athletic
Training Director. The Athletic Trainer will be expected to work
collaboratively with the UW-La Crosse team physician and other
professionals within and outside their department. Other
responsibilities include maintaining an appropriate learning and
professional environment in the athletic training center, serve as
a preceptor for the Athletic Training Education Program.

Evening & weekend hours required.
Travel for team competition activities is possible.
Exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Ability to be on feet and active through treatment hours and
practice times.
Able to lift significant range of loads (25-75 lbs).
Promote a departmental culture devoted to the care and success
of the student-athletes as well as the academic achievement and
personal growth of staff and athletic training students.
Adhere to rules of the NCAA, WIAC, NCGA, and the University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Adhere to all Athletic Training policies and procedures.
Attendance at athletics department meetings, appropriate WIAC
and/or NCAA meetings or job-related clinics and conferences
required as needed.

The review of applications starts on April 22, 2026.
Applications received on or before April 22nd are
prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are
filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with
shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa
sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally
authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and
maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you
have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at
608-785-8013.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Athletic Training Services

Prevent, evaluate, treat and rehabilitate sports-related
injuries.

Provide athletic training services daily to athletic team(s)
within their traditional and/or non-traditional

season.

Provide rehabilitation services to student-athletes from a
variety of sports including post-op rehab and long-term injury
care.

UW-La Crosse hosted event coverage; including some nights and
weekends and the potential of travel. Including WIAC, NCGA, and
NCAA Championships.

Collaborate with the Clinical Education Coordinator and Program
Director of the accredited Athletic Training Program as it relates
to athletic training student experience as they relate to
intercollegiate athletics.

Supervise, instruct and evaluate undergraduate/graduate
athletic training students.

Administrative Duties

Contribute to the development, following, and enforcing
policies and procedures governing of Athletic Training Services to
provide an appropriate working and learning environment.

Assist/lead the completion of annual administrative tasks
including but not limited to: pre- participation paperwork,
baseline concussion testing, movement screening, etc.

Participate in staff meetings and in-services including
attendance and lead BOC approved presentations.

Attend and participate in all relative Athletic Department
meetings, events, etc.

Maintain documentation through electronic medical record and as
deemed necessary by Director of Athletic Training Services.

Serve on departmental, divisional or campus committees as
needed.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Department:

Athletics

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
BOC certified and eligible for Wisconsin Licensure as an
Athletic Trainer.
CPR/AED certification at a level required by the Board of
Certification (BOC).
Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree.
3+ years of experience working as a certified athletic
trainer.
Experience providing athletic training services to collegiate
or professional teams.
Previous experience serving as a preceptor for an Athletic
Training Education Program
Understanding of, and commitment to, the NCAA Division III
ideal.
Ancillary credentials including but not limited to: CSCS, PES,
CES, ART, Graston, CKTP, ITAT, FMS, etc.
Interest in mentoring clinical students

How to Apply:

Required application documents

Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred
qualifications)

CV / Resume

Contact Information:

McKenzi Schornack [email protected]

Special Notes:

Application deadlines

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to
those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.
Applications received after that date may be considered at the
discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be
evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to
participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete
and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If
you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not
able to complete the application online due to a disability or
system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.
UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who
request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by
Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the
appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment
screening which includes a criminal background check, work
authorization, and verification of education. It will also require
you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual
violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery
Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see
http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/
or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial
package from the university.

Highlights include:

Paid vacation for 12-month positions.

Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good
coverage.

Paid holidays and paid sick days.

After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our
retirement system which ensures income post-career.

Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and
some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This
information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits
are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by
applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.