Athletic Trainer Senior/UKHC

Job Title
Athletic Trainer Senior/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53667

Working Title
Athletic Trainer Senior - Morehead

Department Name
MG380: Orthopaedic Surgery

Work Location
Morehead, KY

Grade Level
11

Salary Range
$54,080-95,056/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

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Athletic Trainer Certification

Physical Requirements

Repetitive motion. Job-related travel. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs.

Shift

Days with afternoons and evenings Monday-Friday, sometimes to include weekends depending on athletic schedules for sports covered

Job Summary

The UK Healthcare (UKHC) Sports Medicine Lead Athletic Trainer position offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team primarily dedicated to Morehead State University in Morehead, KY.

As the lead athletic trainer, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of sports medicine services for student-athletes at Morehead State University. This includes providing injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services to ensure the health and well-being of athletes.

You will collaborate closely with coaches, team physicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care and support to student-athletes.

Additionally, you will play a key role in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to sports medicine services, as well as providing education and training to coaches, athletes, and staff.

Supervisory duties include leading a team of UKHC Sports medicine athletic trainers, providing guidance and mentorship, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for promoting the health and performance of student-athletes.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Communication skills, time management, motivated, taking direction from multiple individuals.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

BA and 5 years of related experience. NATABOC Athletic Trainer Certification. Must have or obtains KY State Athletic Training License by time of hire.

Deadline to Apply
03/25/2026

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.