Intern Athletic Trainer

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R23800P

Working Title Intern Athletic Trainer

Department Athletics-Training

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

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Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 07/01/2025

Posting Date 10/29/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Start Date July 1, 2025 ends June 30, 2026

Coordinate athletic training services for student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs - Olympic sports - with the University of Georgia Athletic Association (UGAAA), under the medical direction of the head team physician and in conjunction with a variety of other healthcare providers as well as UGAAA staff (including but not limited to athletic training, physical therapy, athletic coaching, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, behavioral medicine, academics, and administration).

Olympic sports appointments include men's and women's swim/dive, men's and women's track and field/XC, soccer, softball, baseball, equestrian, men's and women's tennis, volleyball, and spirit.

Internships with the UGA Athletic Association are a 12-month appointment starting July 1, 2025 ending on June 30, 2026.

Applicant review will begin in December and offers will be made in January.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Recognition, Evaluation and Management of Athletic Injuries:
1. Serve as athletic trainer for team(s) specified by director of sports medicine
a. Includes practice and competition coverage as well as travel responsibilities
2. Coordinate and supervise medical care for athletes as assigned by director of sports medicine
3. Initial assessment and treatment of athletic injuries
4. Physician referral as appropriate
a. Regular communication with primary care team physician
b. Communication with specialty team physicians as appropriate
5. Casting and splinting
6. Wound care, including removal of sutures and staples on MD order
7. Diagnostic testing appointments
8. Physician appointments
9. Use of therapeutic modalities and exercise

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Organization and Administration:
1. Maintain confidential medical records in Presagia system
2. Collect and apply Fusionetics data
3. Coordinate concussion testing protocol
4. Collaborate for athletic event medical coverage

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries:
1. Development and implementation of structured rehabilitation programs under MD supervision
a. Coordinate physician re-checks
b. Participate in rehabilitation progress updates weekly
c. Maintain appropriate communication with supervising physicians
2. Development of rehabilitation protocols
a. Coordinate rehabilitation director of rehabilitation
3. Use of therapeutic modalities and exercise
4. Coordination of physician re-checks
5. Isokinetic testing
6. Aquatic rehabilitation

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Prevention of Athletic Injuries:
1. Pre-participation physical examinations
a. Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating pre-participation physical examinations for student-athletes
b. Participate in post-physical physician meetings
c. Coordinate and schedule required follow-up testing from physicals
2. Preventative maintenance rehabilitation programs
3. Fitness assessments; physical conditioning of athletes
4. Fitting of protective equipment
5. Fabrication of tape, braces, and special pads
6. Casting/molding for custom foot orthotics 7. flexibility programs
8. Strength and conditioning programs

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Emergency Care and First Aid:
1. Provision of emergency care and first aid
2. Emergency plan development
3. Emergency care coordination with ATC, EMS and MD
4. Emergency equipment management
5. Emergency medicine in-servicing

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Athlete Education and Counseling:
1. Athletic injury education
2. Fitness and strength and conditioning education
3. Injury prevention education
4. Nutritional counseling and referral to RD as appropriate
5. Counseling and referral to sports psychologist as appropriate
6. Athletic training and sports medicine presentations
7. Regular attendance of continuing education activities

Percentage of time 5

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE .725

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

Supervise and coordinate athletic training services for student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs for the University of Georgia Athletic Association, working under the medical direction of team physicians and in conjunction with referring physicians, other ancillary medical professionals, and UGAAA staff: including but not limited to athletic training, athletic administration, athletic coaching, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, counseling/sports psychology, academics.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from health care professionals, patients, parents / guardians, and the general public. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems.

Physical Demands

Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms. Sit and talk or hear. Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

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