Athletic Trainer
University of the Virgin Islands
Classification Information
Classification Description: Administrative
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Information
Position Title: Athletic Trainer
Position Number: 121232
Department: Office of the Provost
Job Description
The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, assessment, immediate management, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries and conditions as required by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) guidelines and standards. This position provides quality healthcare services to assigned sports, teams, and/or coverage sites in accordance with sports medicine agreements, including traveling with teams as required. The AT plays an integral role in educating appropriate personnel (i.e., coaches, athletic directors, administrators, officials, etc.) on emergency preparedness, injury prevention, and best practices for the health, care, and well-being of student-athletes, spectators, and staff.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health Leisure & Exercise Science Required
- 1-3 years of collegiate athletic training experience preferred.
- Certified Athletic Trainer (AT_BOC) Board certification Upon Hire Required.
- Knowledge of operations of sports medicine programs.
- Excellent communication skills and customer service.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and guidelines.
- Care and prevention of athletic injuries.
- Knowledge of operations of physician networking and referral management.
- Comfort in evaluation skills and setting up plan of care and rehabilitation.
- Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to seek and accept direction and clarification from others.
- Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information.
- Possess organizational skills and be able to multi-task effectively.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health Leisure & Exercise Science Required.
Physical Demands
Posting Details
Posting Number: P150
Location: St. Thomas
Position Type: Full Time
Number of Vacancies- part time: 1
Posted Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00
Advertised Job Duties
The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, assessment, immediate management, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries and conditions as required by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) guidelines and standards. This position provides quality healthcare services to assigned sports, teams, and/or coverage sites in accordance with sports medicine agreements, including traveling with teams as required. The AT plays an integral role in educating appropriate personnel (i.e., coaches, athletic directors, administrators, officials, etc.) on emergency preparedness, injury prevention, and best practices for the health, care, and well-being of student-athletes, spectators, and staff.
Open Date: 10/13/2023
Close Date: 10/31/2023
Special Instructions to Applicant
Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at (340)693-1410.
For information about relocating to the US Virgin Islands, please visit the Virgin Islands Moving Center at: www.vimovingcenter.com
Internal or Externally Advertised?: External
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
1. Other Document
2. Curriculum Vitae