Position Description:

This position will serve as the athletic trainer for assigned teams and will work in collaboration with the Sports Medicine team to provide comprehensive care for student-athletes.

 Major Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include evaluating illnesses and injuries to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Assist in coordinating the coverage of appropriate medical personnel and travel arrangements with assigned teams for away competitions.
• 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.
• Up to 25% travel required.

 Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of one year of experience as an athletic trainer.
• Master’s Degree
• BOC certified, Indiana License, or ability to obtain.

 All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the receipt of clear results from a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history records, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal and professional references. If applicable to the position, they 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:

Ray Knight, Assistant AD-Sports Medicine
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana