Location: Richmond,VA, USA
Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer
State Role Title: Professional - Lecturer
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education & Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia State University
Location: Virginia State University
Agency Website: www.vsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Assistant Athletic Trainer Will:
Create a positive, healthy and safe environment for all student-athletes within the athletic programs;
Be required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Virginia State University, National Athletic Trainers Association, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA);
Assist the agency and/or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor;
Complete all other duties as assigned by Associate VP for Intercollegiate Athletics. Provide good customer service to our students, faculty/staff and constituents.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for Entry:
Must be knowledgeable of providing first aid and preventative medical attention, and rehab, to student-athletes as well as the ability to provide instruction on self-care;
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures;
Must have the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations;
Must be able to work in a diverse and team setting while having the ability to attract student-athletes to VSU;
Must be able to drive a State vehicle to transport student-athletes;
Must have a valid Virginia Driver's License within 60 days of hire, as well as an acceptable driving record;
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends and travel on university business as assigned;
Must be computer literate;
Must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited university/college;
Must have and maintain certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA);
Must have and maintain certification in CPR/AED;
Must be licensed by the Board of Medicine;
Must be willing to display good customer service internally and externally.
Additional Considerations
Master's degree is a plus.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The incumbent for this position must attend all departmental and required university meetings in person or virtually as determined by the AVP for Intercollegiate Athletics.
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants need not apply.
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the online state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. You MUST submit your application by 11:59pm on the specified close date for consideration. Applications will NOT be accepted after the position closes. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the Relevant Work History section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
Extensive criminal background check
Pre-employment drug screening
Employment reference checks
Driving record check
Contact Information
Name: Ciara Briley
Phone:
Email: ...@icloud.com
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly 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 or by calling DARS at 800-###-####.
Note: 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.