Head Football Athletic Trainer

This is an athletic department staff appointment in the office of Sports Medicine.  This individual will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and works directly with the Sports Medicine office, athletic department staff, Post Physician, Team Physicians, and other institute offices.   

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Assist the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine in all aspects of intercollegiate athletic team coverage for 18 sports.
• Primary sport coverage:  Head Football Athletic Trainer.    Responsible for all aspects of medical coverage to include:  Prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and referral of athletic injuries.
  (Contact Lance Fujiwara, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine for additional information Show phone number)
• Communication with sports medicine staff, Post Physician, Post Nurse Practitioner, and Team Physicians, and department administration.
• Administrative duties to include:  Claim forms in the insurance procurement process for athletics, purchasing of medical supplies & equipment, update Sports Medicine website, and CPR certification card documentation.
• Secondary contact for NCAA drug testing.
• Athletic training clinic at the VMI infirmary.
• Maintain full commitment to compliance with NCAA, Southern Conference, and Virginia Military Institute rules and regulations.
• Contribute to departmental administrative efforts and sports medicine coverage in other areas as needed in athletics and the Corps of Cadets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Degree completed in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Heath & Human Services, or similar field of study.
• 1-3 years of experience working in the Sports Medicine/Athletic Training field.
• NATA certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, or Health & Human Services.

Candidates can apply at: Head Football Athletic Trainer FT- Job Application

VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal education and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.

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