Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the head athletic trainer and supervises the care of student athletes competing in the University's athletic program. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University's athletics program.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
Evaluates athletic injuries and determines appropriate courses of treatment and therapies to encourage recovery.
Treats athletic injuries with various therapies including the use of electrical modalities, thermal modalities, hydrotherapy, and manual therapies.
Provides education to student athletes including preventative education, injury education, and instruction in proper technique for rehabilitative exercises.
Performs athletic training administrative duties.
Assists with coordination, scheduling, and provision of medical coverage for home and away competitions.
Documents and records student athlete injuries and treatment provided.
Works with physicians and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student athletes. Follows up on specified therapies.
Additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization is required and a Master's degree is preferred.
Must possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification as an Athletic Trainer, or be pending results of the BOC examination and have Virginia State Athletic Training Licensure or be eligible to attain licensure by time of hire. Must be certified as an Athletic Trainer by the BOC by start date.
It is preferable that applicants have some familiarity with NCAA governing rules.

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Assistant Athletic Trainer

Washington and Lee University

204 W Washington St, Lexington, VA 24450, USA