Athletic Trainer Senior Associate

Job Title
Athletic Trainer Senior Associate

Requisition Number
RE53705

Working Title

Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
47

Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Athletic Certification State Licensure Eligible within 90 days.

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Days, Evenings, Weekends.

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer Senior Associate will work in conjunction with the Executive Director for Sports Medicine and Performance to collaborate in designing and implementing athletic training protocols for our student-athletes. This position will serve as a liaison to our athletes in identifying and working with our campus partners in identifying campus resources for our athletes. The Athletic Trainer Senior Associate will oversee electronic medical records (EMR Software) ensuring accurate and confidential medical records while also managing physician scheduling, referrals, appointments and coordinating with athletic insurance coordinator for billing and insurance updates. This role provides crucial assessment in injury assessments, managing treatment and rehabilitation plans while implementing continuous best practices for our student-athletes. The primary sport assignment will be UK Women’s Basketball. This position requires attendance of every Women’s Basketball practice and team travel. Must comply with NCAA, SEC& University rules and regulations.

Must be Board of Certification (BOC) certified and eligible for KY State Licensure within 90 days.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
03/31/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.