Seasonal Athletic Trainer-Fall Season

Job Description

Fork Union Military Academy, an all-boys boarding school located in the beautiful central Virginia region near Charlottesville, Richmond, and the Blue Ridge Mountains, is seeking a dedicated professional for a Fall Seasonal Athletic Trainer.

Seasonal Athletic Trainer

Qualifications

It is established on a 4 - 6 -month basis, intended to work during the months of August thru December

Education: Bachelor's degree by July 2025

Experience: None Required, football experience preferred

Licensures: Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification

First Aid/CPR certifications

Candidates must be eligible for VA athletic training licensure

Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures

Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures

Ability to evaluate therapeutic requirements for student-athletes, and to fit and modify therapeutic and/or protective

Ability to function professionally in highly stressful situations and to provide clear information on an impromptu basis to individuals or groups of people

Ability to maintain poise in emergency situations and effectively interact with people in a calm, positive manner

Ability and desire to perform accurate, detail-oriented work, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor

Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and sound judgments

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Organizational and computer skills

Job Description

This Seasonal Certified Athletic Trainer position is a 4 - 6 month position intended for those candidates who have completed their undergraduate or entry-level Master's degree in a Sports Medicine program and are seeking experience in a clinical setting. The Seasonal Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Athletic Training Department in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral and rehabilitation of injuries/illnesses to student athletes. Specific duties include but are not limited to assisting in the daily health care of student-athletes; recording and maintaining appropriate medical records for treatment given; and other miscellaneous job-related duties as deemed by the Athletic Director. Some travel with sports teams is required. Seasonal ATCs will work closely with staff athletic trainers for sport coverage, with increasing autonomy as they become familiar with FUMA policies and procedures.

If you are passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young men, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the leaders of tomorrow at Fork Union Military Academy!