Intern Athletic Trainer

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G/R23800P

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G/R23800P

Working Title

Intern Athletic Trainer

Department

Athletics-Training

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

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is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

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employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

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Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

07/01/2025

Posting Date

10/29/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Start Date July 1, 2025 ends June 30, 2026

Coordinate athletic training services for student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs – Olympic sports – with the University of Georgia Athletic Association (

UGAAA

), under the medical direction of the head team physician and in conjunction with a variety of other healthcare providers as well as

UGAAA

staff (including but not limited to athletic training, physical therapy, athletic coaching, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, behavioral medicine, academics, and administration).

Olympic sports appointments include men’s and women’s swim/dive, men’s and women’s track and field/XC, soccer, softball, baseball, equestrian, men’s and women’s tennis, volleyball, and spirit.

Internships with the

UGA

Athletic Association are a 12-month appointment starting July 1, 2025 ending on June 30, 2026.

Applicant review will begin in December and offers will be made in January.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EOO Statement

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Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each

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Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in

USG

Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policyman... .

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supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policyman... .

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Recognition, Evaluation and Management of Athletic Injuries:
1. Serve as athletic trainer for team(s) specified by director of sports medicine
a. Includes practice and competition coverage as well as travel responsibilities
2. Coordinate and supervise medical care for athletes as assigned by director of sports medicine
3. Initial assessment and treatment of athletic injuries
4. Physician referral as appropriate
a. Regular communication with primary care team physician
b. Communication with specialty team physicians as appropriate
5. Casting and splinting
6. Wound care, including removal of sutures and staples on MD order
7. Diagnostic testing appointments
8. Physician appointments
9. Use of therapeutic modalities and exercise | | Percentage of time | 30 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Organization and Administration:
1. Maintain confidential medical records in Presagia system
2. Collect and apply Fusionetics data
3. Coordinate concussion testing protocol
4. Collaborate for athletic event medical coverage | | Percentage of time | 30 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries:
1. Development and implementation of structured rehabilitation programs under MD supervision
a. Coordinate physician re-checks
b. Participate in rehabilitation progress updates weekly
c. Maintain appropriate communication with supervising physicians
2. Development of rehabilitation protocols
a. Coordinate rehabilitation director of rehabilitation
3. Use of therapeutic modalities and exercise
4. Coordination of physician re-checks
5. Isokinetic testing
6. Aquatic rehabilitation | | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Prevention of Athletic Injuries:
1. Pre-participation physical examinations
a. Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating pre-participation physical examinations for student-athletes
b. Participate in post-physical physician meetings
c. Coordinate and schedule required follow-up testing from physicals
2. Preventative maintenance rehabilitation programs
3. Fitness assessments; physical conditioning of athletes
4. Fitting of protective equipment
5. Fabrication of tape, braces, and special pads
6. Casting/molding for custom foot orthotics 7. flexibility programs
8. Strength and conditioning programs | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Emergency Care and First Aid:
1. Provision of emergency care and first aid
2. Emergency plan development
3. Emergency care coordination with ATC, EMS and MD
4. Emergency equipment management
5. Emergency medicine in-servicing | | Percentage of time | 5 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Athlete Education and Counseling:
1. Athletic injury education
2. Fitness and strength and conditioning education
3. Injury prevention education
4. Nutritional counseling and referral to RD as appropriate
5. Counseling and referral to sports psychologist as appropriate
6. Athletic training and sports medicine presentations
7. Regular attendance of continuing education activities | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Position Details

Position Information

| Classification Title | Temporary Technical Paraprofessional | | FLSA | Non-Exempt | | UGA Job Code | | | FTE | .725 | | Minimum Qualifications | | | Position Summary |
Supervise and coordinate athletic training services for student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs for the University of Georgia Athletic Association, working under the medical direction of team physicians and in conjunction with referring physicians, other ancillary medical professionals, and UGAAA staff: including but not limited to athletic training, athletic administration, athletic coaching, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, counseling/sports psychology, academics. | | Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position |
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from health care professionals, patients, parents / guardians, and the general public. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems. | | Physical Demands |
Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms. Sit and talk or hear. Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. | | Is this a Position of Trust? | No | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Is driving a requirement of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Anna Randa | | Recruitment Contact Email | aranda@sports.uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents