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Certified Athletic Trainer•(9 Month Position) James Madison University $41,250•$45,000 United States, Virginia, Harrisonburg 800 South Main Street (Show on map) Jul 29, 2026

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:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice:

After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for

Equal Opportunity:

(540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.