Athletic Trainer - NCAA Division I Women's Swimming

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Organization:

ATC Training Room 2

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Provides services to intercollegiate athletes who have impairments, functional limitations or changes in physical function and health status as a result of injury, illness or other causes with occasional guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team which consists of the Director of Sports Medicine, team physicians, Vanderbilt University Medical Center specialists, athletic trainers to meet patient care, outcomes and system treatment, rehabilitation care to athletes using modalities, personnel, equipment and supply resources. Serves as a liaison for VUMC to the University by providing education, awareness and sports medicine services.

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Athletic Trainer - NCAA Division I Women's Swimming

Vanderbilt Athletics & Vanderbilt University Medical Center Sports Medicine

Advance Your Career in Sports Medicine with Vanderbilt Athletics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Sports Medicine is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support the Vanderbilt Commodores Women's Swimming program. This unique opportunity combines NCAA Division I athletics with the resources, expertise, and innovation of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

Whether you are an emerging Athletic Trainer looking to begin your career in collegiate athletics or an experienced professional seeking to work with elite student-athletes, Vanderbilt offers an environment where you can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.

Working alongside sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, sports science professionals that include sport performance coaches, dieticians, and sport psychologists, coaches, and performance specialists, you'll play an important role in helping student-athletes remain healthy, recover from injury, and perform at their highest level.

Why Vanderbilt?

At Vanderbilt, you'll support student-athletes competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) while representing a university recognized nationally for excellence in academics, athletics, patient care, and research.

The Vanderbilt Women's Swimming program has earned national recognition for academic achievement, including multiple CSCAA Scholar All-America Team honors. Student-athletes consistently excel both in competition and in the classroom, reflecting Vanderbilt's commitment to developing the whole athlete.

As part of Vanderbilt Sports Medicine, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits beginning on Day One
• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Career development and continuing education support
• Access to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's nationally recognized clinical resources
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading sports medicine professionals
• A culture focused on excellence, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning

What You'll Do

• Provide athletic training services for NCAA Division I student-athletes
• Evaluate and manage athletic injuries and medical conditions
• Develop and implement injury prevention programs
• Assist with rehabilitation planning and return-to-play progression
• Provide coverage for practices, competitions, team travel, and special events
• Collaborate with physicians, sports science professionals that include sport performance coaches, dieticians, and sport psychologists
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and communication
• Promote student-athlete health, safety, wellness, and performance

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Program
• BOC Certification
• Tennessee Athletic Trainer licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Strong interest in collegiate athletics and sports medicine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience working with athletes through clinical rotations, internships, graduate assistantships, fellowships, or professional employment
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record

Preferred

• Experience supporting swimming and diving athletes
• NCAA athletics experience
• Experience with orthopedic rehabilitation and return-to-play programming
• Familiarity with sports performance and athlete monitoring systems

What You'll Gain

• The opportunity to work directly with NCAA Division I student-athletes competing in the SEC
• Exposure to a nationally recognized academic medical center and collegiate athletics program
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced Sports Medicine professionals
• Hands-on experience in injury prevention, emergency care, rehabilitation, and athletic performance
• Professional growth opportunities within Vanderbilt Athletics and Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• The ability to make a meaningful impact on student-athlete health, wellness, and success

Live and Work in Nashville, Music City USA

Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt offers the unique opportunity to build your career in one of the nation's most vibrant and fastest-growing cities. Known worldwide as "Music City," Nashville blends a thriving sports culture, renowned live entertainment, award-winning restaurants, and diverse neighborhoods with the warmth and hospitality of the South.

Home to professional sports teams including the NFL's Tennessee Titans, NHL's Nashville Predators, and MLS's Nashville SC, the city offers endless opportunities for sports enthusiasts. Nashville is consistently recognized as a top destination for young professionals due to its strong economy, rich cultural scene, outdoor recreation, and no state income tax.

Whether you're relocating from across the country or already call Tennessee home, you'll enjoy the energy of a dynamic city while working with elite NCAA Division I student-athletes at one of the nation's premier academic and healthcare institutions.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about sports medicine and helping student-athletes achieve excellence in competition, in the classroom, and beyond, we encourage you to apply and discover what is possible at Vanderbilt.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates in establishing athletic training and sports medicine services, plan of care; then coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient/athlete care needs across the continuum.
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's/athlete's care and management to determine patient/athlete functional capabilities within defined activity levels.
• Continually utilizes Athletic Training skills and resources to evaluate patient's/athlete's functional capabilities towards optimal, safe participation, and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
• Assist with professional and administrative services for the successful implementation and development of the program.
• Operate motor vehicles to provide on-site support at various locations.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• TREATMENT IMPLEMENTATION AT (NOVICE):: Demonstrates proficiency in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy services including progression of treatment throughout course of care, and revision of treatment interventions of goals not met. May supervise and direct volunteers and students. Selects and follows correct protocol for care and utilize evidence based treatments. Has completed at least
• Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Patient Evaluation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to conduct a patient evaluation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Capable of effectively assessing the relative merits of alternative products or services.
• Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Athletic Training (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of athletic training in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Athletic Trainer, Certified - Licensure-Others, LIC-Driver's License - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

1 year

Education:

Master's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.