The University of Wyoming, a Division I member of the NCAA and a member of the Mountain West Conference (MWC), has two full-time openings for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. Primary sports coverage for the first position will be with the Cowgirl Soccer and the second position will be with the Cowboy and Cowgirl Track & Field and Cross Country programs and may include coverage of other sports as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine. 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. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Providing and coordinating a high level of athletic healthcare for assigned team(s) to include prevention, evaluation, treatment, and short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries;
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date health records and proper injury documentation;
- Coverage of practice and competition for assigned sport(s) including travel, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.;
- Collaboration with general medical physician, orthopedic physicians, and other allied healthcare professions and communication with administrators, coaches, and student-athletes regarding student-athlete health status, and
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in athletic training, health science, or related field required. Must be completed prior to start date.
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing, Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Certified, and eligibility for Wyoming state licensure required.
- Two (2) years post-BOC Certification experience.
- Valid Driver's License with a motor vehicle record that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy Found at: http://www.uwyo.edu/risk/_files/docs/offical-vehicle-policy.pdf
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with collegiate soccer (Division I women’s collegiate soccer preferred) and/or colligate track & field and cross country.
- Experience with acute and/or chronic injuries and rehabilitation.
- Experience with long-term and/or post-surgical rehabilitation, both upper and lower extremity.
- Experience with Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and/or manual therapy applications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills.
Those interested should apply online:
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Review of resumes and applications will begin immediately. While applications will be accepted until the position is filled, interested applicants are encouraged to submit materials by May 31, 2021 to receive full consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. Please see www.uwyo.edu/diversity/fairness
We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.
More information on the University of Wyoming can be found at: www.uwyo.edu.