Athletic Trainer or Associate Athletic Trainer

Job Purpose: 

The University of Wyoming, a Division I member of the NCAA and a member of the Mountain West Conference (MWC), has two (2) full-time, fully benefited positions for an Athletic Trainer.  Primary sports coverage would be for:

1.       Women’s Basketball

2.       Women’s Soccer

The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with high ethical standards and exhibit a strict adherence to NCAA, MWC, University and departmental rules regulations. 

This position may be upgraded to the Associate Athletic Trainer level commensurate with applicable experience and qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for athletic education/instruction, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes for assigned programs.

·         Supervises, teaches and advises athletic training students and interns assigned to his/her sport with the guidelines established by the Director of Sports Medicine.

·         Maintains and organizes the Athletic Training Rooms and participates in the planning and development.

·         Maintains medical, insurance and rehabilitation records according to established policies of the Director of Sports Medicine and the Primary Care Physician/Medical Director.  Assists with the collection and filing of insurance claims.

·         Follows the policies and procedures for the athletic training staff and facilities as established by the Director of Sports Medicine and appropriate team physicians.

·         Maintains CPR/AED/First Aid certifications and participates in continuing education programs as required to maintain certification through NATA.

·         Provides the Head Coach of assigned team sports with injury reports regarding the status of injured student-athletes.  This report shall be submitted to the Head Coach via an established schedule (e.g., daily, weekly, etc.).

·         Assists the Director of Sports Medicine, as directed, with the Substance Abuse Program.

·         Maintains a thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable University, conference and

·         NCAA rules and regulations. 

·         Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         A Master’s degree in athletic training, health science, or related field required.  Must be completed prior to the anticipated start date.

·         Current Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) and CPR/AED certifications and eligibility for Wyoming state licensure required. Must be completed prior to the anticipated start date.

·         Valid Driver's License with a motor vehicle record that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy Found at: http://www.uwyo.edu/auxserv/fleet/Official-Vehicle-Policy/OVP.pdf  required.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Two-years post-graduate professional experience, experience with respective sport desirable.

·         Experience with post-surgical rehabilitation.

·         Experience working with male and female coaches and student-athletes.

·         Experience with soft tissue mobilization (e.g. Trigger Point Massage, Dry Needling, IASTM)

·         Strong analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills.

Required Materials:

Complete on-line application and upload the following as one document: cover letter, resume, and contact information for four work-related references. Review of resumes and applications will begin immediately.

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Hiring Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.