Hourly Athletic Trainer

The hourly Athletic Trainer for the Recreation & Well-Being Department (RecWell) provides evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for student participants in the sport club program, which encompasses approximately 27 clubs and 1,200 participants annually. This position will be primarily responsible for providing athletic training services and coverage to designated high-impact sport club home events. There will also be some available evening shifts in the athletic training clinic from 5:30pm-8:30pm throughout the week. This position will report directly to the Athletic Training Coordinator.

• Assist in providing athletic training services for the sport club program, including providing on-site supervision and care for “high-risk” club practices and home events and providing weekly office hours for scheduled or drop-in appointments for sport club participants

• Assist with determining (with physician’s consultation) sport club participant’s ability to return to play; develop and maintain communication with sport club coaches and/or club officers

• Assisting with coordinating all medical referrals for advanced diagnostics, concussion treatment, and other serious injuries requiring advanced medical care

• Maintain and manage records of sport club participants evaluated

• Communicate frequently with the Athletic Training Coordinator  to review and discuss club practice and competition schedules to ensure adequate coverage

• Assist in administering baseline concussion testing to those participating on high-impact sport club teams

• Hold evening clinic hours for drop-in appointments

• Assist in injury prevention strategies to lower the risk of sport-related injuries throughout the season 

• Maintain professional skill sets and certifications as appropriate for job responsibilities and as a campus recreation professional

• Perform other duties as assigned 

BENEFITS:  This position will receive a complimentary Cary Street Gym membership.

Minimum Qualifications

• National certification through the NATA BOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification)

• Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure or ability to obtain prior to start date

• First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification

• Knowledge of best practices and standards in collegiate recreation

• Ability to work evenings and weekends

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications