Assistant Athletic Trainer - Football

About the Opportunity

This position will assist with the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries for football and/or other sports as assigned.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Administer emergency care and make medical referrals.
• Maintain a system of injury records on appropriate student-athletes.
• Assist with the control and maintain therapeutic equipment in the athletic training room.
• Assist with a line of communication among parent, physician, student-athlete, and coach.
• Maintain the status of an Athletic Training Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI). Following are the requirements: a) become a Clinical Instructor Educator/Approved Clinical Instructor through the NATA Education Council and maintain this certification. Both CIE's and ACI's must be re-educated once during a three-year period, b) assist students in mastering the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) athletic training educational and clinical competencies, c) clinically supervise all athletic training students assigned to your respective athletic training room/clinical site, d) the CIE and ACI should have a full working knowledge of all programs' policies and procedures as outlined by the West Virginia University undergraduate athletic training curriculum, e) the ACI must re-evaluate the athletic training students' application learned skills over a period of time, f) educate athletic training students in their preparation to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam, and g) help students identify and possess the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become an entry-level certified athletic trainer.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Head Football Athletic Trainer.
• Report directly to the Head Football Athletic Trainer; must also work closely with all others involved with carrying out the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA; must adhere to NCAA Bylaw 11.1 Conduct of Athletic Personnel. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action including possible suspension and termination.
• Exhibit a level of expertise in professional field; must comply with the NATA Code of Ethics.
• Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior; must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial, ethnical and sexual orientation differences.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports within the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently; position must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff members and constituencies; required to use creative abilities to develop new techniques and approaches in dealing with many issues controlled by this position; responsibilities of the position are ever-changing and require constant research and education; requires the ability to adapt to any situation and make decisions.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions. Failure to use proper discretion at required level could result in major and significant embarrassment to the University and/or have a significant impact on image, revenues and eligibility of student-athletes.
• Manage professional and personal time to be handle time sensitive-issues, tight deadlines, extended hours beyond the normal workday, weekend work, regular travel in-season and on-call availability.
• Faithfully and diligently execute duties of the department, as requested or assigned by the Head Football Athletic Trainer and/or Coordinator of Athletic Medical Services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree
• A minimum of two (2) years of Athletic Trainer experience (NCAA or Professional football experience preferred)
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics
• Demonstrated knowledge of Division I (FBS) intercollegiate athletics
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference policies, rules, regulations and guidelines and ability to apply and enforce those rules
• Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures
• Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking skills
• Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work
• Proactive attitude towards work and assignments
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-athletes, coaches, professional representative, University community
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule
• Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area
• Demonstrated ability to drive and travel via motor vehicle
• Demonstrated ability or organize and motivate groups and individuals
• Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing)
• Demonstrated knowledge of effected areas of involvement
• Demonstrated ability to manage personnel
• Ability to make administrative / procedural decisions and judgments
• Ability to communicate effectively and comprehensively, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain Board of Certification credentials, First Aid, AED and CPR credentials

Requirements

Licenses/Certifications

• Board of Certification credentials
• First aid, AED and CPR certification

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: Sep 30, 2026

Posting Classification: Non-Classified

Exemption Status: Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full-time