Athletic Trainer

The Certified Athletic Trainer is a Virginia licensed health-care provider within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The individual in this position is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in managing the medical treatment and healthcare of all intercollegiate student-athletes. The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in maintaining medical records, arranging preseason physicals, coordinating medical coverage for events, rehabilitation of post-injury and post-surgical student-athlete patients and supervising athletic training students.

Responsibilities:

Athletic Training Services for Student-Athletes:

Provides emergency care, first aid, and injury evaluations for student-athletes during practices, competitions, and team travel;
Provides medical coverage of athletic practices, games, tournaments, and travel as assigned;
Coordinates all medical referrals for advanced diagnostics, concussion treatment, and other serious injuries requiring advanced medical care from team physicians;
Develops and implements injury prevention programs including taping, bracing, and strength/conditioning strategies;
Administers rehabilitation treatments in collaboration with physicians and other medical professionals;
Assists Sports Medicine team with pre-participation physical examinations;
Coordinates communication between athletes, coaches, and healthcare providers regarding injuries, recovery timelines, and return-to-play decisions; and
Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.
Risk Management:

Monitors environmental conditions (e.g., heat/humidity) and enforces appropriate protocols; and
Ensures compliance with NCAA, conference, and university medical guidelines and policies.
Administrative Duties:

Maintains accurate and confidential medical records for each athlete using athletic training software;
Ensures proper setup of athletic training areas and equipment before and after events;
Assists in managing inventory of supplies and equipment; and
Meets NATA continuing education requirements.
Other Duties:

Performs other duties as requested by the Associate Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Head Athletic Trainer.