Athletic Trainer - NCAA Division I Women's Swimming

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Organization:

ATC Training Room 2

Job Summary:

• JOB SUMMARY
• Provides services to intercollegiate athletes who have impairments, functional limitations or changes in physical function and health status as a result of injury, illness or other causes with occasional guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team which consists of the Director of Sports Medicine, team physicians, Vanderbilt University Medical Center specialists, athletic trainers to meet patient care, outcomes and system treatment, rehabilitation care to athletes using modalities, personnel, equipment and supply resources. Serves as a liaison for VUMC to the University by providing education, awareness and sports medicine services.

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Athletic Trainer - NCAA Division I Women's Swimming

Vanderbilt Athletics & Vanderbilt University Medical Center Sports Medicine

Advance Your Career in Sports Medicine with Vanderbilt Athletics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Sports Medicine is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support the Vanderbilt Commodores Women's Swimming program. This unique opportunity combines NCAA Division I athletics with the resources, expertise, and innovation of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

Whether you are an emerging Athletic Trainer looking to begin your career in collegiate athletics or an experienced professional seeking to work with elite student-athletes, Vanderbilt offers an environment where you can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.

Working alongside sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, sports science professionals that include sport performance coaches, dieticians, and sport psychologists, coaches, and performance specialists, you'll play an important role in helping student-athletes remain healthy, recover from injury, and perform at their highest level.

Why Vanderbilt?

At Vanderbilt, you'll support student-athletes competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) while representing a university recognized nationally for excellence in academics, athletics, patient care, and research.

The Vanderbilt Women's Swimming program has earned national recognition for academic achievement, including multiple CSCAA Scholar All-America Team honors. Student-athletes consistently excel both in competition and in the classroom, reflecting Vanderbilt's commitment to developing the whole athlete.

As part of Vanderbilt Sports Medicine, you'll enjoy:

• •Comprehensive benefits beginning on Day One
• •Competitive compensation
• •Generous paid time off and holidays
• •Retirement savings opportunities
• •Career development and continuing education support
• •Access to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's nationally recognized clinical resources
• •Opportunities to collaborate with leading sports medicine professionals
• •A culture focused on excellence, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning

What You'll Do

• •Provide athletic training services for NCAA Division I student-athletes
• •Evaluate and manage athletic injuries and medical conditions
• •Develop and implement injury prevention programs
• •Assist with rehabilitation planning and return-to-play progression
• •Provide coverage for practices, competitions, team travel, and special events
• •Collaborate with physicians, sports science professionals that include sport performance coaches, dieticians, and sport psychologists
• •Maintain accurate medical documentation and communication
• •Promote student-athlete health, safety, wellness, and performance

Qualifications

Required

• •Bachelor's or Master's degree from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Program
• •BOC Certification
• •Tennessee Athletic Trainer licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure
• •Strong interest in collegiate athletics and sports medicine
• •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• •Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• •Experience working with athletes through clinical rotations, internships, graduate assistantships, fellowships, or professional employment
• •Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record

Preferred

• •Experience supporting swimming and diving athletes
• •NCAA athletics experience
• •Experience with orthopedic rehabilitation and return-to-play programming
• •Familiarity with sports performance and athlete monitoring systems

What You'll Gain

• •The opportunity to work directly with NCAA Division I student-athletes competing in the SEC
• •Exposure to a nationally recognized academic medical center and collegiate athletics program
• •Mentorship and collaboration with experienced Sports Medicine professionals
• •Hands-on experience in injury prevention, emergency care, rehabilitation, and athletic performance
• •Professional growth opportunities within Vanderbilt Athletics and Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• •The ability to make a meaningful impact on student-athlete health, wellness, and success

Live and Work in Nashville, Music City USA

Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt offers the unique opportunity to build your career in one of the nation's most vibrant and fastest-growing cities. Known worldwide as "Music City," Nashville blends a thriving sports culture, renowned live entertainment, award-winning restaurants, and diverse neighborhoods with the warmth and hospitality of the South.

Home to professional sports teams including the NFL's Tennessee Titans, NHL's Nashville Predators, and MLS's Nashville SC, the city offers endless opportunities for sports enthusiasts. Nashville is consistently recognized as a top destination for young professionals due to its strong economy, rich cultural scene, outdoor recreation, and no state income tax.

Whether you're relocating from across the country or already call Tennessee home, you'll enjoy the energy of a dynamic city while working with elite NCAA Division I student-athletes at one of the nation's premier academic and healthcare institutions.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about sports medicine and helping student-athletes achieve excellence in competition, in the classroom, and beyond, we encourage you to apply and discover what is possible at Vanderbilt.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Collaborates in establishing athletic training and sports medicine services, plan of care; then coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient/athlete care needs across the continuum.
• •Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's/athlete's care and management to determine patient/athlete functional capabilities within defined activity levels.
• •Continually utilizes Athletic Training skills and resources to evaluate patient's/athlete's functional capabilities towards optimal, safe participation, and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• •Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• •The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
• •Assist with professional and administrative services for the successful implementation and development of the program.
• •Operate motor vehicles to provide on-site support at various locations.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

TREATMENT IMPLEMENTATION AT (NOVICE):: Demonstrates proficiency in providing treatment