University of Mary Washington·Fredericksburg, Virginia
Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses for student-athletes. Duties include maintaining medical records and communicating with coaches, physicians, and administrative staff.
Title: Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer
President - UMW
Department: Inter-collegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Main Campus
$50,000 - $62,763 (A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, and is not is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.)
*This position is being reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.*
The University of Mary Washington, an NCAA Division III institution located in Fredericksburg, VA, seeks applicants for Assistant Athletic Trainer position.
The University is part of the state system of Virginia and enrolls approximately 5,000 total students.
Fredericksburg is a vibrant and historic city located just off Interstate 95 halfway between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA.
This is a full-time, eleven-month position reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer.
The assistant athletic trainer will be responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses sustained by student-athletes.
Specific duties include, but not limited to, assisting the daily health care of student athletes; recording and maintaining appropriate medical records, appropriately communicating with administrators, coaches, support staff, team physicians, and other medical personnel; and other duties as assigned.
• 1-3 years in an athletic training setting
This position is open until filled. After 5 business days, this recruitment may be closed at any time.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/ [https://jobs.umw.edu/]. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.
Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/. [http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.]
The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program and BOC Certification. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in an athletic training setting and be eligible for Virginia state licensure.
Market context
Assistant and associate athletic trainer openings in Virginia often draw candidates with CAATE-accredited training, BOC certification, and some hands-on experience in a sports medicine setting. These roles can be competitive because employers typically want someone who is already eligible for Virginia licensure and ready to support athletes with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note the veteran leave accruals before applying.