Assistant Athletic Trainer

VCU Athletics is seeking a passionate, experienced Athletic Trainer.

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Typical Duties

Under the general supervision of the Assistant AD for Sports Medicine, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will coordinate at a high-level athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation for VCU intercollegiate student-athletes. Employee is required to keep accurate records of all treatments of athletic injuries and organize the training room.

Typical Education and Experience

Minimum hiring standards include:
-Bachelor's degree;
-Two (2) years' experience working within collegiate athletics;
-Valid driver's license and ability to drive University vehicles;
-Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU;
-Able to work independently, as well as part of a team in a multi-tasking environment, with a strong sense of principles and ethics in regard to the welfare of the student-athletes.

Preferred Hiring Standards

-Experience working within Division I Athletics;

-Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, which include nights and weekends;
-Advanced degree or experience, which equates to an advanced degree; and
-Instructor certification in CPR/First Aid.

Typical Licensure

-Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications and NATABOC certification.
-Employee must be eligible for the Virginia Athletic Trainer License.

Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements

- Ability to lift - Ability to work in a fast paced, extreme noise, with multiple stimuli and intense customer interaction.

ORP Eligible

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