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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF
STUDENT AFFAIRS
RECREATION & WELL-BEING
SPORT CLUBS
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.
PAY RATE: $30/hour
POSITION: This position is hourly, not exceeding 20 hours per week. Hours will be determined based on event
coverage needs for the week. The start date for this position is immediate.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Program Management (75%)
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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
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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
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Maintain and manage records of sport club participants evaluated
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Communicate frequently with the Athletic Training Coordinator to review and discuss club practice and competition schedules to
ensure adequate coverage
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Assist in administering baseline concussion testing to those participating on high-impact sport
club teams
Risk Management (10%)
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Hold evening clinic hours for drop-in
appointments -
Assist in injury prevention strategies to lower the risk of sport-related injuries throughout the
season
General Administration (15%)
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Maintain professional skill sets and
certifications as appropriate for job responsibilities and as a campus recreation professional
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Perform other duties as
assigned
BENEFITS: This position will receive a complimentary Cary Street Gym membership.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
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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
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First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
- Knowledge of best practices
and standards in collegiate recreation -
Ability to work evenings and weekends
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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
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Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted
up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee
discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption
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Restricted
Position: No
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Flexible Work
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Contact Information:
Contact Name: Erica Zemites
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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