Job Title: Athletic Trainer Outreach/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE43422
Working Title: Athletic Trainer Outreach/UKHC – Lexington Sporting Club
Department Name: MG380: Orthopaedic Surgery
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 09
Salary Range: $43,680-71,323/year
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education: BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: Required Related Experience: 0 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification: National Athletics Trainer's Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC) Certification required & Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure (KBLM) Licensure eligible at time of hire
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift: Most days, evenings and weekends as dictated by event schedule
Job Summary: UK HealthCare Sports Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for an Athletic Trainer that will work with the Lexington Sporting Club. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting the health and performance of athletes, with a primary focus on the Academy & Youth league as well as the USL Super League, a new Division One professional women's soccer league kicking off in August 2024 and the men's USL- League 1 1st team. This dynamic position involves providing comprehensive athletic training services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. Collaborating closely with coaches, medical staff, and athletes, the Athletic Trainer ensures a proactive approach to injury management and performance optimization. By implementing evidence-based practices and fostering a culture of wellness, the incumbent contributes significantly to the success and well-being of athletes within the Lexington Sporting Club community. Game and event coverage will be required as needed to support health of athletes, and travel to those events is required.
IMPORTANT: Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application. All relevant work history must be listed on your application for each unique position/job-role held. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: The ability to accurately evaluate physical readiness of athletes; the ability to determine effective treatments for athletic related injuries; the ability to work with students; basic computer knowledge; Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : No
Preferred Education/Experience: Master's Degree preferred
Deadline to Apply: 03/17/2024
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.
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