Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting in the overall direction of the sports medicine/athletic training program for Davis & Elkins College Athletics.  This position reports to the Head Athletic Trainer. 

 The successful candidate will work with coaching staff to provide prevention and treatment of student athletics, coverage of practice and competitions, scheduling of examinations and referrals, and assisting with insurance claims, as well as, accurately documenting injuries, and instruction and supervision of student workers.  

 Additional duties may include annual certification training of athletics department staff in first aid and CPR, equipment and facility upkeep, inventory, and reviewing emergency operating procedures. 

 MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:   

• BOC Certified 

• Master’s Degree in related field from an accredited program 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Knowledge of the general principles of preventive physical care for athletes. 
• First aid treatment and referral, and post injury rehabilitation normally acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine or other related Athletic Trainer program. 

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting in the overall direction of the sports medicine/athletic training program for Davis & Elkins College Athletics.  This position reports to the Head Athletic Trainer. 

 The successful candidate will work with coaching staff to provide prevention and treatment of student athletics, coverage of practice and competitions, scheduling of examinations and referrals, and assisting with insurance claims, as well as, accurately documenting injuries, and instruction and supervision of student workers.  

 Additional duties may include annual certification training of athletics department staff in first aid and CPR, equipment and facility upkeep, inventory, and reviewing emergency operating procedures. 

 MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:   

• BOC Certified 

• Master’s Degree in related field from an accredited program 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Knowledge of the general principles of preventive physical care for athletes. 
• First aid treatment and referral, and post injury rehabilitation normally acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine or other related Athletic Trainer program. 
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.  

 To Apply: Applicants should submit (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and contact information of three references via email to Jane Corey, Director of Human Resources at coreym@dewv.edu.