Title:
Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine

Position Type:
Fulltime Staff

Search Type:
External - minimum 7 days

Department:
90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division:
6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location:
Richmond Campus

Driver Classification:
Driver

FLSA:
Exempt

Schedule Type:
Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Posted Salary Grade:
Exempt - G21

Retirement:
KTRS

Contact Person:
Dusty Ridner

Job Summary/Basic Functions:
This position is responsible for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to collegiate athletes. In addition, the Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine administers drug testing, insurance coordination, and travels with athletic teams to all events. The incumbent reports to the Associate AD Sports Medicine in the administration of a Division I intercollegiate Athletic program in adherence to all university and Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field is required.

Experience: One year of experience in collegiate athletic training is required

Licensure & Certifications: BOC National Certification required. A State Board of Medical Licensure Certification in Athletic Training is required. A Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Athletic Training Certification Is Preferred. The successful applicant will obtain a Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure within 3 months if not held at hire. Valid state driver's license is required.

Job Duties:

60% - Prevent injuries, treat sports related injuries,



and rehabilitate assigned student athletes including taping, bracing, first aid, surgery consultation, medical communication, therapy, and follow up exercises. Monitor environmental conditions.

20% - Daily record keeping of all student-athlete training room visits and treatments. Assist with the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of all medical records on student-athletes, and share in the responsibility of maintaining and organizing the athletic training room file system and departmental handbooks. - (Essential)

10% - Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

10% - Complete all other duties as assigned to ensure the successful operation of the department.

Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source:
Institutional

Open Until Filled:
Yes

EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Chance employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised:
04 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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