Associate Athletic Trainer - Football

Job Requisition

• JR101448
• Associate
• Athletic
• Trainer -
• Football (Open)
• Job
• Posting
• Title:
• Associate
• Athletic
• Trainer -
• Football
• Department: CC00340 WM001 | ATHL |
• Sports
• Medicine
• Job
• Family:
• Staff -
• Athletic
• Training &
• Wellbeing
• Worker
• Sub-Type:
• Regular (benefited)
• Job
• Requisition
• Primary
• Location:
• William &
• Mary
• Primary
• Job
• Posting
• Location: William & Mary

Job Description

• Summary: Associate Athletic Trainers are responsible for assisting with the health care and performance of football student-athletes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Work on a multidisciplinary team providing the highest possible standard of care for student-athletes while following sports medicines’ best practices and NCAA guidelines.
• Coordinate/oversee/conduct CPR, OSHA, Adult Professional Rescuer, and Sports Safety Training certification courses for staff, students, and coaches; design, implement, and conduct continuing education programs for the Sports Medicine staff/conduct at least three Board of Certification Continuing Education Units (BOC CEU) in-service meetings per semester.
• Direct the recruitment and retention of undergraduate athletic training aides and assist with the evaluation and involvement of student workers in the department.
• Support Sports Medicine outreach programs including alumni relations and fundraising activities.
• Maintain university resources/equipment including AEDs, vehicles, athletic library resources, etc.
• Review medical transcriptions for accuracy; coordinate the documentation of clearances; complete all follow-up evaluations; and coordinate final review with physicians and staff.

Job Description

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Several years of experience (typically, 3-5 years of experience) directly related to the position working in the collegiate, professional, and/or clinical field of Sports Medicine. Experience using current manual therapy, modality, and rehabilitation techniques. Experience utilizing an electronic medical records system. Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and the Healthcare Provider certification. BOC (Board of Certification) Certified. Valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a field related to the position such as physical therapy, sports medicine or health sciences. Significant experience working in a college and/or professional environment with football athletes in the field of Sports Medicine. Certification in manual therapies and/or instrument-assisted therapies such as dry needling. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor.

Conditions of Employment

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and the Healthcare Provider certification. BOC (Board of Certification) Certified. Eligible for Licensure as an athletic trainer in the State of Virginia. Hours are dictated by athletic schedule, which will require additional hours beyond the typical work week; will be necessary to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team travel responsibilities throughout the entire year with overnight, weekday, and weekend travel. Must meet the physical requirements of the position. Will be exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens and must follow OSHA guidelines. Will be exposed to a range of inside and outside environmental conditions. Valid driver’s license (for driving van/equipment/supplies to various practice and playing fields). This is a restricted position subject to the continued availability of funding. Job Duties: 70% - Health Care: Direct and coordinate the health care for Football student-athletes. Work in a multidisciplinary team that focuses on the wellness and performance of student-athletes. Provide the highest possible standard of care for all student-athletes while following sports medicine's best practices and NCAA guidelines. Foster a positive environment for student-athletes and the staff in the sports medicine facility to optimize health, wellness, and performance. Work to increase operational efficiency while maximizing the resources of the athletic training program. 15% - Educational Programing: Assist with CPR and Adult or Professional Rescuer and Sports Safety Training certification courses for the athletic staff, students, and coaches. Design, implement, and conduct all continuing education programs for the Sports Medicine staff. Organize or conduct at two three Board of Certification Continuing Education Units (BOC CEU) in-service meetings per semester. Develop innovative and exciting educational opportunities for staff and students. Continuously investigate educational opportunities within the local community. Maintain the sports medicine library in the athletic training room: Ensure all books, tapes, and journals are stored and maintained in a proper and orderly manner; distribute appropriate weekly reading articles and materials to coaches; and develop appropriate resource articles concerning various injuries, their treatment, and rehabilitation. Communicate and collaborate with coaches, athletic performance staff, sports psychology, medical and allied healthcare providers, and other multidisciplinary team members in developing reconditioning, performance, and wellness programming for student-athletes. Conduct OSHA training annually for all athletic training staff and athletic training aides. Coordinate and oversee CPR/First Aid training for the coaches and athletic training staff. 15% - Administrative duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer for Sports Medicine or the Head Athletic Trainer: Summer Camp Coverage: Organize, coordinate, and oversee the staffing and coverage of summer sports camp; develop, distribute, and collect all contacts regarding coverage proposals. Assist with the involvement and evaluation of the student assistants in the department/division (student interns/student workers). Review the documentation of staff Athletic Trainers assigned. Direct the recruitment of and assist with the retention of undergraduate athletic training aides if they become a part of the program: Maintain individual personal files on every athletic training aide. Maintain personal information on every athletic training aide on the computer. Meet with every athletic training aide at the beginning of each semester to discuss the student’s goals, academics, and their schedule. Assist with Sports Medicine Outreach Programs including assisting with alumni relations and fundraising activities for Sports Medicine regarding the athletic training programs. Maintain the Exposure Control Plan for the Division of Sports Medicine. Maintain all department AEDs, completing monthly service checks of the continuous operation. Maintain the vehicles used by Sports Medicine including coordinating all repairs, routine maintenance, and filling them with gas. Complete all van use requests in a timely manner. Educate all staff and students on proper accident reporting procedures for university vehicles and vehicle use restrictions. Design and direct the process by which incoming and returning student-athletes are cleared for participation. Coordinate the documentation of clearance and complete all follow-up evaluations of student-athletes with the Insurance and Records Coordinator. Review medical transcriptions of students for accuracy; coordinate the review of all medical documentation with physicians and staff; and review scanned material to ensure that all materials are scanned into the electronic medical record system correctly. Additional

Job Description

Salary: up to $65,000 commensurate with experience and internal alignment. Job Profile: JP0553 - Senior Athletic Trainer - Exempt - Salary - S09 Qualifications: Compensation Grade: S09 Recruiting Start Date: 2026-03-04 Review Date: Position Restrictions: EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) are vibrant, innovative and engaged communities and we are delighted about your interest in a career with us.