Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Benefits of working at VCU

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 benefit, 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. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here.

Job Code

11211Y

Recruitment Pool

All Applicants

Posting Number

req7486

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Athletic Trainer

Benefits of working at VCU

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 benefit, 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. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here.

Job Code

11211Y

Recruitment Pool

All Applicants

Posting Number

req7486

Unit

Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU

Department

Recreation and Well-Being

Department Website Link

https://recwell.vcu.edu/

Location

VCU

Address

101 S Linden St, Richmond, VA 23220 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

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 1,500 participants annually. This position will be primarily responsible for providing athletic training services and coverage to designated high-impact sport club home events. This position will report directly to the full-time Sport Club Athletic Trainer. AT 11211Y.

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 August 25, 2025.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Athletic Training for Sport Clubs
Program Management (75%)

• 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
• 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
• Maintain and manage records of sport club participants evaluated
• Assisting with leading discussions on health and safety; emphasizing concussion management protocol and resources for sport club participants 
• Communicate frequently with the full-time Athletic Trainer to review and discuss club practice and competition schedules to ensure adequate coverage
• Assist in administering baseline concussion testing to those participating on high-impact sport club teams 

Risk Management (10%)

•  Hold evening office hours for drop-in appointments
• Assist with conducting an annual EAP and Policy and Procedure review
• Maintain active and on-going communication with University Student Health Services, VCU Sports Medicine, and the Departmental Medical Adviser as it pertains to the care of sport club participants 

General Administration (15%)

• Maintain professional skill sets and certifications as appropriate for job responsibilities and as a campus recreation professional
• Perform other duties as assigned 

BENEFITS:  This position will receive a complimentary Cary Street Gym membership.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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
• First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a University and Academic member at VCU
• Knowledge of best practices and standards in collegiate recreation
  Ability to work evenings and weekends

FLSA

Student Worker / Hourly

Job FTE

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Restricted Position

No

E-Class

H1 - Hourly

Job Category

Hourly

ORP Eligible

No

Salary Range

Compensation Type

Hourly

Target Hire Date

8/25/2025

Contact Information for Candidates

Erica Zemites
zemiteseh@vcu.edu
804-827-0404

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