Athletic Trainer

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Athletic Trainer

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Job Title

Athletic Trainer

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Requisition Number

RE46403

Working Title

Department Name

12F00:UKAA - Support Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

44

Salary Range

$43,805-70,075/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Athletic Certification.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Mostly days; Monday-Friday; and sometimes to include weekends.

Job Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer for Baseball will administer student-athlete health care, coordinate medical coverage for practices, games and treatment sessions, maintains records/forms regarding injury care as well as a broad range of student-athlete health care administration, and coordinates clinical practical assignments with regional curriculum institutions.

Specifically, the Athletic Trainer’s primary job responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Maintain the daily evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for all student- athletes for the baseball team with indirect supervision of a fall sport to include coordination of coverage for all athletic events, practices and summer sports camps; prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Supervises the baseball graduate assistant athletic trainer. Develops and implements the rehabilitation programs, and provide 24 hour/day access to the student-athletes for whom you are assigned.

This position will be responsible for assisting with pre-participation physicals for assigned sport athletes. Coordinates moving of athletic training equipment and supplies for both home and away baseball games; and coordinate practice field set up in conjunction with graduate assistant. Ensures medical records are complete for assigned teams and assist with

NCAA

and Institutional Drug Testing Program. Executes and communicate physician recommendations on athlete injuries to baseball coaches. Maintains Sportsware Documents daily for assigned sports. Ensure proper licenses are maintained, specifically

NATA

Certification and complies with

NCAA

,

SEC

and University rules and policies Other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Coach.

Must be able to comply with all

SEC

, University and

NCAA

rules and regulations.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Eligible for state of Kentucky Athletic Training license.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s plus Master’s degree with one to two years experience in athletic training in a Division I collegiate setting or equivalent is preferred.

Deadline to Apply

07/25/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have experience as a certified athletic trainer with major responsibilities covering a professional or Division I (collegiate) baseball program?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have experience in athletic training more than one Division I team at a time during their competitive season?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Describe how you have expanded your athletic training knowledge in an "extra" area (i.e. ART, Gratson, etc).

(Open Ended Question)

1. * A student-athlete has missed two treatments/rehabilitation appointments within one week and when you confront the student, he/she is defensive and slightly confrontational in his/her tone of voice. Please describe how you would handle this situation.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A

(Open Ended Question)

1. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?

   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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