Athletic Trainer

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Athletic Trainer

Administration & Staff Positions · West Liberty, West Virginia

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Welcome to West Liberty University!

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia. We are a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community that cultivates scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expression, and global citizenship.

The Opportunity:

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Athletic Trainer

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Welcome to West Liberty University!

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia. We are a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community that cultivates scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expression, and global citizenship.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications foran Athletic Trainer to work with NCAA DII athletics. Sport coverage assignment will be based on university needs.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Ability to be a multi-skilled health care professional who can collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
• Abide by the NATA Code of Ethics.
• Perform administrative duties including pre participation medical documentation collection and proper documentation of injury of athletes.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Travel to athletic contests.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and occasionally share in driving duties.
• Work clinical hours in the Athletic Training room as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree from a CAATE accredited institution in Athletic Training/ Sports Medicine or other related field with an Athletic Training concentration.
• NATA BOC Certification
• Eligible for WV Athletic Trainer Licensure
• Professional Rescuer CPR/ AED/ First Aid Certification

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to act independently and make decisions under all circumstances.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
• Positive attitude/ Professionalism

Why you should apply:

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays. Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details:https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources athr@westliberty.edu.

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.

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