Athletic Trainer

Posted Date: Mar 08, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $57,000-$65,000/yr
  • Years of Experience
    3+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Athletic Trainer will provide high-quality healthcare services to all UW-Madison students, with a focus on supporting sport programs offered through University Recreation and Wellbeing (Rec Well). This includes injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for students participating in club sports and intramural activities.

In addition to direct patient care, this position will play a key role in organizing and overseeing an effective student observation program, helping to mentor and educate future athletic trainers. The Athletic Trainer will work collaboratively with the Athletic Trainer for Sport Programs, ensuring comprehensive healthcare coverage and promoting student-athlete well-being. This position is supervised by the Assistant Director of Athletic Training. As a valued member of the Rec Well Staff, the Athletic Trainer will actively contribute to department initiatives and serve on committees as needed.

This is an on-going full-time Athletic Trainer position that is expected to work during the academic year (mid-August through mid-May) and have summers off. Actual work schedule will be determined upon hire. This position is benefits and leave eligible. Paid time off will be pro-rated based on hours worked. Benefits coverage, such as health insurance, can be continued during the summer months, if desired.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates athletic injuries, consults with team physicians and/or healthcare professionals, provides health care, and referrals for patients in support of injury care and injury prevention. - 30% Evaluates, provides treatment and rehabilitation, and documents injuries/illnesses in consultation with health care professionals and in accordance with established practices, guidelines, and protocols - 15% Coordinates patient care, makes referrals to various medical resources, and provides information based on injury/illness evaluations in collaboration with medical professionals - 20% Serves as an onsite health care provider for assigned teams during practices, competitions, recreational play, or special events to ensure adequate treatment of injuries/illness and appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency situations - 15% Advises, develops, and implements plans for injury and illness prevention, emergencies, and environmental monitoring to ensure safety of participants during practices, recreational play, events, and competitions - 5% Organize an effective observation student program to allow students to observe athletic trainers at sport club events and in the clinic setting - 10% Works directly with students and professional staff in organizing and providing care at sport club events as well as educating individuals on areas of injury care and prevention - 5% Serves as a mentor and preceptor for a variety of student learners, including athletic training students, physical therapy students, resident physicians, and others, fostering a supportive, professional, and educational environment.

Department History

University of Wisconsin-Madison Sports Medicine 2024–2025

Person Role

Evan Cherone

Athletic Trainer

Danielle Heidt

Athletic Trainer

Gary Johnson

Athletic Trainer

Matthew Kuehl

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Michael Moll

Assistant AD for Sports Medicine

Brady Collins

Director of Football Strength & Conditioning

Jim Snider

Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning

Holli Dietrick

Assistant Director of Sports Medicine

University of Wisconsin-Madison Sports Medicine 2023–2024

Person Role

Gary Johnson

Erin McQuillan

Brady Collins

Tom Inkrott

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Jim Snider

Michael Moll

Assistant AD for Sports Medicine

University of Wisconsin-Madison Sports Medicine 2022–2023

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