Essential Duties and Responsibilities •Provide care for injuries incurred by all UVA Wise athletes. In conjunction with team physicians and the coaching staff, assess nature of athlete's illness or injury, treats and rehabilitates athletes to return them to full activity levels. •Conduct pre-season screening and conditioning to prevent injuries during competitions. Administer first aid and emergency techniques such as applying tape, bandages, braces and padding to injuries. •Record and maintain detailed and appropriate medical records for treatment they or others administer. •Help establish and implement educational programs for staff and sports medicine students. Interface with various internal and external personnel for referral purposes and information exchange. •Provide guidance to graduate students, undergraduate interns, and practicum students in the Sports Medicine unit. •Provide support in the administrative management of the Sports Medicine unit. •In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Licensure: Eligibility for State Licensure. An Athletic Trainer Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) and CPR/AED certifications are required. Physical Demands: Work is performed in the process of providing medical assistance and services to student-athletes which may include physical therapy and rehabilitation. Work is performed in a Sports Medicine facility possibly with the use of compressed gasses, cleaning products, weight bearing and strengthening equipment and apparatus. Preferred Qualification Education: Master’s degree Experience: Experience as a professional athletic trainer Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork aptitude. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Experience collaborating with coaches and serving student-athletes. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail. UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty. UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR. A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

About The University of Virginia's College at Wise

A member of the prestigious Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise is an inspiring place to teach, lead, learn and call home. With a student faculty ratio of 13:1 and approximately 2,000 students, UVA Wise is committed to excellence in teaching, personalized attention, and individual growth, as well as to the advancement of our region through economic development. The only division of the University of Virginia located outside of Charlottesville, UVA Wise has a beautiful campus that is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Here, students learn from faculty who are encouraged to engage in scholarship and service that complements their teaching, and our environment is ideal for the task. In addition to Appalachian arts and culture, on-campus wetlands and impressive geography, and a region full of opportunities for study and outdoor adventure, there are many opportunities to build partnerships with organizations, agencies, and businesses in the area and beyond. Professional staff and a dedicated senior leadership team are driven by the vital mission of ensuring access and affordability to this robust, quality hig...her education. The College’s student population is largely first-generation, often rural students, for whom we offer access and affordability along with challenging academic work in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling work at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious universities.

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