Assistant Athletic Trainer - full time

Wheeling University, an NCAA Division II Catholic university, and member of the Mountain East Conference invites applications for a full-time  Athletic Trainer.  The position will provide athletic training services in the administration of health care to University athletes; plan and oversee rehabilitation programs for injured athletes; maintain comprehensive records of athletic injuries and treatments and make referrals to and interact with team physicians and other healthcare providers.  Successful candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete and be able to support and promote the University's Mission.

Wheeling University, a Division II Institution and a member of the Mountain East Conference is accepting applications for our Athletic Department. providers.

Supports the Head Athletic Trainer with the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of injuries associated with student-athletes and athletic participation. Serves as an instructor to athletic training students as directed.

Responsible for prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries suffered by varsity student athletes. Will be responsible for team coverage at games and practices as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer including assessment and immediate treatment of injuries, determining status of injured student athletes per department protocols, ability of student athletes to participate in activities or the need for transport to a medical clinic / hospital.

Will coordinate referrals and follow-ups of student athletes with physicians and / or physical therapists. Assists with the budgeting process and ordering supplies for the Athletic Training Room. Will monitor insurance claims for student athletes’ injuries as needed. Serves as an instructor to athletic training students as assigned by the Athletic Training Program Director or Coordinator of Clinical Education.

Bachelor’s Degree Required (*Master’s Degree preferred).

One year experience.

Required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands to handle and feel objects; lift and / or move up to 50lbs; reach with hands and arms, climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift and / or move up to 100lbs; have vision abilities that include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and moderate noise level that can be loud depending on the circumstances.

Reads, interprets and applies policies and procedures in assigned area. Documents as required by policies and procedures. Maintains qualifications and certifications. Completes annual trainings as required by position.

Valid driver’s license required. NCAA Compliance Certification required. Certification as an athletic trainer through the board of certification. Trained in Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) through an acceptable provider as determined by the BOC. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends and to travel out of town for extended periods is mandatory.