West Virginia Wesleyan College is currently accepting applications for multiple Athletic Training position openings. WVWC is seeking to fill the position of Head Athletic Trainer and up to 2 Assistant Athletic Trainer positions.  WVWC sponsors 21 NCAA Athletic Programs and a Competitive Dance team.  An athletic trainer to work with the sport of football will be within one of the available positions.

All positions are full-time and will be either an 11-month (Head AT) or 10-month (Assistant AT) appointment.  Candidates should demonstrate a solid foundation of athletic training skills; excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills; and possess a strong commitment to quality healthcare delivery to student-athletes.  WVWC offers an Athletic Training program to students and athletic training student supervision, serving as a Preceptor within the ATP, and assisting with appropriate CAATE and NCAA reporting documents may be part of the position responsibilities.

The Head AT is responsible for the direction and operation of all phases of a total athletic training program in accordance with WVWC, the Mountain East Conference, and NCAA DII regulations.  Position duties include, but are not limited to:  specific sport assignments to provide AT coverage, including travel as necessary; coordinate a total athletic training program for WVWC student-athletes that includes but is not limited to developing emergency and injury reporting protocols for each team, and how to best provide daily athletic training services for all WVWC athletic teams; coordinate WVWC athletic team practice and game medical coverage, including appropriate administrative work; work with the Athletic Department Administration and staff within the best interest of the student-athlete; and supervise AT staff.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer positions are responsible for, but not limited to:  providing quality athletic training services to athletes, including, but not limited to, prevention, evaluation, assessment, rehabilitation, conditioning, referral, and documentation, including travel as necessary; and assisting the in daily operations of the athletic training facility.

Required qualifications:  BOC Certification, WV AT licensure (or eligible), Bachelor’s Degree in AT or related field, 1-2 years experience as an Athletic Trainer

Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree, 3-5 years+ experience as an AT

Review of applications will begin immediately and the positions will remain open until filled.

Applications should note which position they desire to be considered for – Head AT or Assistant AT – as well as preferred sport assignments – football or other sports.

Application materials including cover letter, current resume, and references should be submitted to:
Rae Emrick
Athletic Director
Emrick_r@36837a.com