Athletic Trainer, Asst - Track and Field

EXPIRED

_ The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives _. 

JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Athletic Trainer - Track and Field 

JOB PURPOSE:   

_ The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives _. 

JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Athletic Trainer - Track and Field 

JOB PURPOSE:   

The University of Wyoming, a Division I member of the NCAA and a member of the Mountain West Conference (MWC), has a full-time opening for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Primary sports coverage will be for the Cowboy and Cowgirl Track and Field programs and may include coverage of other sports as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine. The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with high ethical standards and who will exhibit a strict adherence to NCAA, MWC, University and departmental rules regulations.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Providing and coordinating a high level of athletic healthcare services for assigned team(s) to include prevention, evaluation, treatment, and short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries,
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date health records and proper injury documentation,
• Coverage of practice and competition for assigned sport(s) including travel, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.,
• Collaboration with general medical physician, orthopedic physicians, and other allied healthcare professions and communication with administrators, coaches, and student-athletes regarding student-athlete health status, and
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine. 

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• A Master’s degree in athletic training, health science, or related field required.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing, Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Certified, and eligibility for Wyoming state licensure required. 
• Valid Driver's License with a motor vehicle record that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy Found at: http://www.uwyo.edu/auxserv/fleet/Off... required. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• A minimum of two (2) years of full-time post-graduate athletic training experience at the Division I level.
• Experience with collegiate track and field (Division I preferred).
• Experience with acute and/or chronic injuries and rehabilitation.
• Experience with long-term and/or post-surgical rehabilitation, both upper and lower extremity. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills. 
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working in a team environment. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:   

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

It is scheduled as open until filled with a preferred deadline of 01/09/2024.

HIRING STATEMENT:   

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/