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 Prospect 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

📌 Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine (Richmond)
🏢 Eastern Kentucky University
📍 Richmond