Athletic Trainer - College Athletics

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

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 some guidance. Actively collaborates with the health
care/educational team. Serves as a liaison for VUMC to the University by providing education, awareness and sports medicine
services.

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Athletic Trainer - College Athletics

Launch Your Athletic Training Career in NCAA Division I Athletics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Sports Medicine is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support NCAA Division I student-athletes through injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play services.

This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and early-career Athletic Trainers looking to gain valuable experience in college athletics while working alongside experienced Sports Medicine physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength and conditioning staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Whether you are beginning your career or looking to transition into collegiate athletics, this role offers the opportunity to work with SEC student athletes in a nationally recognized Sports Medicine program.

Potential Sport Assignments

Athletic Trainers in this role may support:

- Women's Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Basketball
- Cross Country / Track & Field
- Baseball
- Other sports as determined by departmental needs

Assignments are based on program needs and professional development opportunities.

What You'll Do

- Provide athletic training and sports medicine services for NCAA Division I student-athletes.
- Evaluate, treat, and help manage athletic injuries and medical conditions.
- Support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play activities.
- Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide practice, competition, and event coverage as assigned.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding athlete care.
- Promote athlete health, safety, and wellness.

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited Athletic Training program.
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, or certification pending for recent graduates.
- Eligible for Tennessee Athletic Trainer licensure.

Preferred

- Experience working with athletes through clinical rotations, internships, graduate assistantships, fellowships, or employment.
- Interest in college athletics and sports medicine.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.

Recent graduates and Athletic Trainers early in their careers are encouraged to apply.

Professional Development Opportunity

This 10-month position is designed to provide meaningful experience in Division I collegiate sports medicine.

- You will gain hands-on exposure to:
- Injury prevention and risk reduction strategies
- Orthopedic evaluation and treatment
- Rehabilitation planning and progression
- Return-to-play decision-making
- Interdisciplinary sports medicine collaboration
- High-level athletic performance environments

This role is an excellent opportunity for Athletic Trainers pursuing future careers in collegiate athletics, professional sports, orthopedic sports medicine, or performance-focused healthcare.

Why Vanderbilt?

- Gain hands-on experience working with SEC student-athletes.
- Learn from experienced Sports Medicine physicians and athletic trainers.
- Develop your clinical skills within a nationally recognized academic medical center.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to athlete health, safety, and performance.
- Build valuable experience in one of the most competitive collegiate athletic environments in the country.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about athletics, sports medicine, and helping student-athletes perform at their best, we encourage you to apply and begin building your career in college athletics with Vanderbilt.

Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.

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.

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.

Helps with coordinating and implementing care delivery.

Unit Summary:

We are ranked among the top orthopedics programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is ranked the #1 adult hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville. Our orthopedic specialists are national leaders in research and innovative treatments. Our athletic trainers work closely with our physicians to ensure athletes receive the care needed to safely return to play. Our athletic trainers continue to expand their expertise through ongoing education and participation in sports medicine organizations. As part of an academic medical center, our athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians are advancing the latest research to improve orthopedic treatments. We are national leaders in researching innovation in shoulder instability (dislocation) and rotator cuff injury treatment as well as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) treatment.

Position Shift:

Based on the day, week and sports season

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) from accredited athletic training program or equivalent. and < 1 year relevant experience

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):

Licensed Athletic Trainer Required

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer Required

Additional Qualification Information:

Intercollegiate experience (Preferred)

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity — of culture, thinking, learning and leading — is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

VUMC Recent Accomplishments

Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:

·      US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children’s Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.

·      Healthcare’s Most Wired: Among the nation’s 100 “most-wired” hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.

·      Becker’s Hospital Review: named as one of the “100 Great Hospitals in America”, in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.

·      The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children’s hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.

·      American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows

·      Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.

·      National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement

·      Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) from accredited athletic training program or equivalent. and < 1 year relevant experience

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):

Licensed Athletic Trainer Required

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer Required

Additional Qualification Information:

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:
LIC-Athletic Trainer, Certified - Licensure-OthersLicensure-Others, LIC-Driver's License - TennesseeTennessee

Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year

Education:
Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.