Athletic Trainer

Job Title
Athletic Trainer


Requisition Number
RE50255


Working Title
Assistant Athletic Trainer-Swim/Dive


Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BA



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

No experience required.



Required License/Registration/Certification

Athletic Certification.



Physical Requirements

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs. or standing/walking for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm plus weekends when sport is in-season for competitions and recruiting.



Job Summary

The Assistant Athletic Trainer position will be directly responsible for the daily student-athlete healthcare of the men’s and women’s Swim and Dive teams. Daily coverage of practices and competitions is required, including team travel. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with other sport teams coverage occasionally, institutional and NCAA drug testing, and other duties as assigned by the Executive Associate AD for Sports Medicine and Performance. Injury record keeping is also required on Sportsware.

Ensure proper licenses are maintained, specifically NATA Certification and State of Kentucky Licensure and complies with NCAA, SEC and University rules and policies.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Eligible for state of Kentucky Athletic Training license.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree in an Athletic Training Related field; Athletic Training Experience or participation in the sport of Swim / Dive; experience with covering sport teams at a “Power 5” Conference school strongly preferred.



Deadline to Apply
05/25/2025


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