Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position:
Department:

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sports Medicine

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), the Leading University in Central Appalachia is actively seeking
candidates for an Assistant Athletic Trainer in the Sports Medicine Department. The successful athletic
trainer is expected to perform the sports medicine duties required for multiple sports teams of the
University of Pikeville.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide coverage for athletic practice sessions and game events, both home and away.
   
2. Assist with the assignment of sport coverage for all sports medicine staff.
   
3. Supervise work-study and scholarship students helping in the sports medicine department.
   
4. Recruitment of scholarship students to assist the sports medicine department.
   

Position:
Department:

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sports Medicine

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), the Leading University in Central Appalachia is actively seeking
candidates for an Assistant Athletic Trainer in the Sports Medicine Department. The successful athletic
trainer is expected to perform the sports medicine duties required for multiple sports teams of the
University of Pikeville.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide coverage for athletic practice sessions and game events, both home and away.
   
2. Assist with the assignment of sport coverage for all sports medicine staff.
   
3. Supervise work-study and scholarship students helping in the sports medicine department.
   
4. Recruitment of scholarship students to assist the sports medicine department.
   
5. Maintain the sports medicine rooms as needed in order to provide the best sports medicine
   

experience possible for our student athletes.

1. Perform administrative duties as needed.
   
2. Other duties as assigned.
   

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher in Athletic Training.
• Certified by the National Athletic Training Association - Board of Certification.
• Must be familiar with operating modalities and sports-related equipment, e.g., estim/ultrasound

machine, ice machine, whirlpool, water boys.

• Must be self-sufficient.
• Must be able to manage and direct the sports medicine staff.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Must be able to perform simple calculations.
• Must be familiar with conducting research on the Web, as well as creating online travel

arrangements.

Relationships:

Position requires daily contact with athletic trainers, director of athletics, student workers, athletes,
parents, school administrators, other coaches, physical therapists, doctors, insurance companies, and
doctor office staff in order to share information about the athletic program of the University of Pikeville.
These relationships are maintained through e-mail, telephone, and person-to-person contact.

The University of Pikeville offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
UPIKE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance,
telemedicine, long-term disability, tuition waivers, a 403(b) retirement plan, and HSA, FSA, & dependent
care accounts. UPIKE also offers a generous holiday schedule and paid leave program.

Important Notes: Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the
required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your
application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please,
specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and
application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working
community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being
considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when
appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly
trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity,
color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its
programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. In
addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of
interest, current resume, and the contact information for three to five professional references.

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