Director of Athletic Training

The University of Pikeville is seeking an energetic and collaborative individual for the Director of Athletic Training.  This position performs the sports medicine duties for the university's 26 athletic programs.  

Responsibilities:

• Provide coverage for athletic practice sessions and game events, both home and away.
• Assign sport coverage for the sports medicine department, ensuring that each sport has 
  adequate coverage at all events. 
• Supervise the athletic training staff which includes four athletic trainers. 
• Supervise work-study and scholarship students helping in the sports medicine department.
• Recruitment of scholarship students to assist the sports medicine department.
• Maintain the sports medicine rooms as needed in order to provide the best sports medicine
  experience possible for our student athletes.
• Maintain records on all student athletes. 
• Maintain the sports medicine equipment. 
• Procurement of supplies. 
• Work with insurance companies to provide coverage for the student athletes. 
• Perform administrative duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Education & Experience

• Master’s degree or commensurate experience in Athletic Training.
• Certified by the National Athletic Training Association - Board of Certification.
• Must be familiar with operating modalities and sports-related equipment. (e.g., e-stim/ultrasound machine, ice machine, whirlpool, water boys).
• Must be self-sufficient.
• Must be able to manage and direct the sports medicine staff.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Must be able to perform simple calculations.
• Must be familiar with conducting research on the internet, as well as creating online travel 
  arrangements.
• Must be highly flexible for changing tasks and environments, including the ability to work nontraditional hours for game coverage 
• Understand how to work successfully as a team within all levels of the organization and know 
  how to contribute to the mission of the university.

The University of Pikeville offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. UPIKE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, telemedicine, long term disability, tuition waivers, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and HSA, FSA, & dependent care accounts. UPIKE also offers a generous holiday schedule and paid leave program.

Important Notes:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received on or before 11/18/2026 will be given priority consideration.

Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of their transcripts, and the contact information for three to five professional references.