Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer Positions

The University of Rio Grande is seeking two (2) Athletic Trainers to start immediately. Reporting to the Athletic Director, these full-time, 10-month administrative positions (paid over 12 months with 60 days off in the summer months) are responsible for the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The positions come with a competitive pay and benefits package, relocation package, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for a one-year commitment.

Rio Grande is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the River States Conference (RSC). Rio competes as the "RedStorm" in 26 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, rugby, soccer, track & field (indoor & outdoor), volleyball, and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, rugby, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor & outdoor), and volleyball; and co-ed sports include bass fishing, cheerleading, dance, and eSports. After a 75 year hiatus, football returned for the 2025 season, competing in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC).

Principal Duties

• Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation.
• Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation, and overall wellness promotion.
• Electronic documentation of all patient encounters.
• Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.
• Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sport, for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Carry out medical care for assigned student-athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.
• May have supervisory responsibilities with work study students and students fulfilling class-related observations and/or internships.
• Responsible for administrative and other duties as assigned by athletic director

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems. Assessment, evaluation skills, and working with other healthcare professionals will be required.
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Attention to Detail: Athletic trainers should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff, and families.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from CAATE accredited program. Master's preferred.
• Collegiate Athletic Trainer Involvement/Experience
• BOC certified
• Possess Ohio athletic training license
• NPI Number Required
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

Work is medium demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table.

Application Instructions

Please send cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial accepted for application purposes), as well as the names and contact information of at least three professional references, to Jeff Lanham, Athletic Director, through the University's online application tracking system. Review of applications will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. Background check and official transcripts required prior to hire. For additional information about Rio, please visit: