Seattle, WA, 98194, USA
2 days ago
ATHLETIC TRAINER DIDACTIC INTERNSHIP
Req #: 245732 Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Posting Date: 05/01/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $3,599 per month Shift: First Shift As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for an Athletic Trainer Didactic Internship to join their team.** Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an **IMPACT** by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in **GROWTH** through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a **COMMUNITY** who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that **INCLUSION** means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all. With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities. For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard. ( https://gohuskies.com/sports/2023/8/26/ica-candidate-dashboard.aspx) **RESPONSIBILITIES** Assist medical teams with administering comprehensive athletic training services to assigned Intercollegiate Athletics sports teams at the University of Washington. Provide prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses, counseling and education to student-athletes as needed. Assist with the coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for home and away practice and competition, training, and strength and conditioning sessions. Coordinate and schedule pre-participation exams and medical referrals to determine student-athlete readiness to participate. Work collaboratively with the team physicians and other allied health care professionals. Work with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of individualized programming. Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would benefit and improve the athletic training program. Ensure accurate and thorough record keeping and documentation. Assist with other athletic training and administrative duties as assigned. Adhere to and carry out established policies and procedures. Participate in a didactic educational course taught by UW Medical Team in conjunction with doctoral fellow. Participate in monthly grand rounds and journal club with the UW Medical Team. This position will also involve educational rotations with team physicians and medical specialists including physiatry, casting, nutrition, psychology, wellness services and others as assigned by educational director. Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** Master’s degree in athletic training or other sports medicine area of study completed before the start of employment term. Must be eligible to sit for NATABOC certification and successfully pass before the start of employment. Must have current CPR and First Aid/AED certifications and must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Washington. Successful candidates must have entry level proficiency in manual therapy, functional movement assessments, sport specific rehabilitation and injury prevention programs; have a demonstrated ability to relate to both men's and women's athletic injuries and health related issues; have a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with other intercollegiate athletic staff, coaches, and the local medical community, and must have excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to work independently. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. **Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.** **______________________________________________________________** University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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