Intercollegiate Athletic Trainer
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: ATC Training Room 3 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 some guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team. Serves as a liaison for VUMC to the University by providing education, awareness and sports medicine services. . Intercollegiate Athletic Trainer Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Position Summary Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Intercollegiate Athletic Trainer to support Division I student‑athletes through high‑quality sports medicine care. This role provides services to athletes who experience injuries, functional limitations, or changes in physical function or health status. The Athletic Trainer collaborates daily with a multidisciplinary healthcare and educational team and serves as a liaison between VUMC Sports Medicine and the University’s athletic programs. Term Position Information This is a Term position. A Term position is a staff position that is expected to exist for a period longer than six months, but generally not beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept Term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends. Hires in term positions are bound by all VUMC policies and procedures and must successfully complete an initial orientation period. Staff members in term positions are eligible for certain benefits. Sports Assignment This role will be assigned to one of the following sports: Men’s Basketball Soccer/Lacrosse Track/Cross-Country Football/Bowling Sport assignment is determined based on experience, program needs, and departmental structure. Key Responsibilities Provide prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return‑to‑play services for student‑athletes with injuries or health-related concerns. Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, strength and conditioning staff, and athletic administrators to ensure coordinated athlete care. Maintain complete documentation, injury tracking, and communication consistent with VUMC, NCAA, and team protocols. Educate student‑athletes on injury prevention, health promotion, recovery strategies, and performance optimization. Support practice and game coverage, including travel as required by the sport assignment. Serve as a professional representative of VUMC within the collegiate athletics environment. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred. BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). Eligible for Tennessee state licensure. Experience working with intercollegiate or elite athletes preferred. Strong clinical reasoning, communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting. Why Join Vanderbilt Sports Medicine? Opportunity to work with Division I student‑athletes in the SEC. Collaborative interdisciplinary sports medicine team environment. Access to exceptional clinical resources, mentorship, and professional development. Ability to make a meaningful impact on athlete health, performance, and well-being. About Vanderbilt University Medical Center VUMC is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient care, education, and innovation. Our athletic trainers are essential members of a high‑performance care model supporting student‑athlete safety, performance, and long‑term health. Apply Today If you are passionate about sports medicine and dedicated to supporting collegiate athletes, we encourage you to apply. 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. 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. Helps with coordinating and implementing care delivery. Operate motor vehicles to provide on-site support at various locations. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Athletic Training (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with athletic training. Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with patient documentation. TREATMENT IMPLEMENTATION Term Prof (FUNDAMENTAL AWARENESS):: 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. 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-OthersLicensure-Others, LIC-Driver's License - TennesseeTennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Bachelor's 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.