Position Description:

This position will serve as the athletic trainer for women’s basketball and other assigned teams and will work as part of the Sports Medicine team to facilitate the care of student-athletes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include evaluation of illnesses, injuries, and course of action.
• Assist in coordinating appropriate medical personnel coverage and travel with assigned teams for away competition.
• Serve as a liaison for the medical care and well-being between student-athletes, coaches, physicians, healthcare providers and sports medicine staff.
• Update and maintain accurate medical records for individual student-athletes including medical history, physical exam forms, daily injury reports and progress notes.
• Responsible for the operation and implementation of preseason physicals.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Master’s degree, BOC certified, Indiana License or ability to obtain, CPR/First aide certified
• Minimum of two years experience as an athletic trainer.

Other Qualifications: 

• BOC certified, Indiana License or ability to obtain

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position, you must upload:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• List of 3 professional references

• Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

Merce Poindexter, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare & Compliance

Valparaiso University