FOOTBALL RESEARCH INTERN ATHLETIC TRAINER

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 aims to inspire champions on the field and in the classroom. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. With over 650 student-athletes competing throughout UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to a leading-edge student-athlete experience, and offering student-athletes the ability to compete for NCAA, IRA, and Pac-12 championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Football Research Intern Athletic Trainer.

This position reports to the Head Football Athletic Trainer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as primary on-site research coordinator, involving participant consent, data acquisition and upload, equipment maintenance, distribution and cleaning for research study involving head impacts in an NCAA Division I football program. (40%)

• Assist football medical staff with administering comprehensive athletic training services to the University of Washington Football team. Provide prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses, counseling and education to student-athletes as needed. Work collaboratively with team physicians and other allied health care professionals. (40%)

• 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. (15%)

• The successful candidate will also have the option to participate in a didactic educational course, monthly grand rounds and journal club with the UW Medical Team. This position may also involve educational rotations with team physicians and medical specialists including physiatry, casting, nutrition, psychology, wellness services and others as assigned by the education director, when scheduling allows. (5%)

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Pac-12 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. Must have NATABOC certification with current CPR and First Aid/AED certifications and must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Washington. Must have an acute interest in sports medicine research. 

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.