Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Application Review Date: 12/10/2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Job Description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist in the daily health care of student athletes and Sports Medicine Facility operation under the direction of the Associate AD for Sports Medicine and Director of Athletic Training Services; will work with student-athletes and staff with the prevention, recognition of, acute care for and therapeutic rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses; will record and maintain appropriate medical records; will supervise and work with the Sports Medicine Staff to provide daily practice/event coverage and travel with assigned sport(s); Will supervise and evaluate athletic training students and interns in the clinical setting; will maintain inventory and supplies; will screen and refer injured/ill student-athletes to team physicians; will always represent Radford University and the Sports Medicine Department with the utmost professionalism. Must be willing to travel with assigned sports and provide fill-in coverage for other staff as needed.

Required Qualifications

NATABOC Certification; Virginia Athletic Training License or Eligible; Basic Life Support or CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer.

| NATABOC Certified; Virginia Athletic Training Licensure or eligible (current licensure preferred); BLS or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advance degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related field or equivalent education and experience; Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in an NCAA collegiate setting; Current Virginia Athletic Training License; Training and experience with the acute management and care of concussions and other sport-related injuries.

Special Instructions to Applicants

 

Employment Conditions: 

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:  No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: 

Employee Classification: 01281

Department: Athletics Training Room

Salary: 

Department Contact Name: Nicole Green

Department Contact Phone: 5408316194

Department Contact Email: ndlayton@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.