ATHLETIC TRAINER (D1/HL)

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is one of the premier Division I schools in the country and one of four Division I schools in the state of Wisconsin. Currently, UWM offers 15 sports at the NCAA Division I level, with more than 300 student-athletes in the sports of men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, women’s volleyball, women’s tennis, and baseball.

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and in accordance with all NCAA, Conference, State and Institutional rules and regulations this position will perform athletic training duties that help ensure the health and safety of our student-athletes. The assistant athletic trainer will provide preventative care and treatments and rehabilitation support for student-athletes as it relates to injuries or illnesses. This position is responsible for managing the evaluation documentation for the student-athletes that they work with. The designated sport oversight of this position will be with baseball and secondary coverage of men’s and women’s cross country in the fall. The assistant athletic trainer will also be responsible for assisting with various administrative functions as well as providing supervision of athletic training students in a clinical setting.

The individual must know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing University and its employees, and the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) and the applicable Conference, as now constituted or as they may be amended during the Term of this agreement. The Employee shall take all reasonable steps to endeavor to ensure that all other employees for whom Employee is administratively responsible, comply with aforesaid policies, rules, and regulations.

NOTE: This is a 10-month SEASONAL Appointment, with a 2-month unpaid work break in June and July.

• Graduated from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Education Program

• Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers

• Current CPR with AED certification as a healthcare provider

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field

• At least one (1) year of experience as a certified athletic trainer at the collegiate level

• Experience with manual therapy skills and demonstrated ability to stay up to date with current trends

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, and a professional resume.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.

NOTE: The application deadline has been extended from 3/30/25 to 4/13/25.