Certified Athletic Trainer - (9 Month Position)
James Madison UniversityAbout the role
Working Title: Certified Athletic Trainer - (9 Month Position)
State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty
Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Health and Wellbeing
Department: 300016 - Student Health Serv
Pay Band: N/A
Pay Rate: Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount: $41,250 - $45,000
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 08/29/2026
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.
JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
The University Health Center (UHC) is accepting applications for an Athletic Training position to oversee care of Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) students, provide support and guidance to students recovering from concussion and facilitate student rehabilitation from injury upon referral of University Health Center providers. This position does not include the care of NCAA athletes.
The UHC provides a comprehensive array of health care services and health education programs to JMU students. Included in our health care services are several medical clinics, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory, and other programs that provide services for more than 30,000 patient encounters a year. UHC practices evidence-based medicine in a confidential, inclusive environment.
This is a 9-month, full-time position with a recurring rest period of May 10th - August 9th.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Evaluation, clinical management, and treatment planning for students with acute injuries
- Primary clinical oversight for students participating in the JMU ROTC programs
- Longitudinal oversight of concussion recovery; guidance and supervision for students engaged in activities and modalities related to rehabilitation
- Data collection and reporting regarding the treated population with analysis and recommendations
- Education regarding injury prevention
- Precepting Athletic Training students
To meet the needs of certain segments of the student population, there will be some required attendance outside of the conventional business hours of Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Hold BOC certification
- Eligible for Athletic Trainer license in Virginia by start date
- BLS certification
- Strong interpersonal communications skill
Preferred:
- Experience with Electronic Health Record documentation and reporting
- 2+ years of relevant clinical experience
- Prior military service
- Other certifications or training pertinent to the ROTC or general college student population (e.g., Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator, suicide prevention training)
Additional Posting Information:
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