Athletic Trainer Outreach/UKHC

Job Title
Athletic Trainer Outreach/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51752


Working Title
Athletic Trainer Outreach - Lexington Sporting Club


Department Name
MG380: Orthopaedic Surgery


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
09


Salary Range
$43,680-71,323/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


0 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

Athletic Trainer Certification



Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.



Shift

This role requires a flexible schedule based on athletic event demands. Work hours will include weekdays, evenings, and weekends depending on practice schedules, games, and special events. Some travel to away games and tournaments will be required.



Job Summary

Step into a professional opportunity at the crossroads of sports medicine and athlete development. This position will serve as an Assistant Athletic Trainer with one of our two professional teams and cover high potential academy athletes. You will gain clinical hands-on experience while being immersed with the demands of professional level care.

You’ll collaborate directly with coaching staff and high-performance professionals to design and deliver research-driven care strategies and performance initiatives that truly impact athletes’ growth and success.

The role includes weekly practice and game coverage (Monday–Friday, with weekend coverage as scheduled), ensuring athletes stay healthy, resilient, and ready to perform at their best.

As part of UK HealthCare, you’ll be integrated into a nationally recognized sports medicine team that includes board-certified orthopedic surgeons, specialists, and industry leaders. This position offers the best of both worlds: the chance to contribute to the growth and well-being of the next generation of athletes while also building experience within a professional sports environment.

IMPORTANT: Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application. All relevant work history must be listed on your application for each unique position/job-role held. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ability to accurately evaluate physical readiness of athletes; the ability to determine effective treatments for athletic related injuries; the ability to work with students; basic computer knowledge; Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint





Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required; Master’s degree preferred.

·National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC) – Required

· Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure (KBML) – Licensure or eligibility at time of hire

· Experience working with soccer athletes at the youth, academy, or professional level.

· Prior outreach/field-based AT experience preferred.



Deadline to Apply
09/30/2025


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