Athletic Trainer (NATA Certified)

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes and employees from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

The Athletic Trainer (NATA Certified) serves as a primary athletic trainer for our Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving programs. As part of Virginia Tech Athletics Sports Medicine area, this position reports directly to the Assistant AD / Sports Medicine.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree or a bachelor's degree with relevant athletic training/sports medicine experience in a collegiate Division I "Power 4" athletic department.
National Athletic Trainers Association certification.
Commitment to diversity.

Preferred Qualifications

Sports medicine experience with a Division I Swimming and/or Diving program.
Additional higher education in related area.
Additional certification in CPR/First Aid.
Teaching experience.
Research experience.