Open applications for the position of Athletic Training Graduate Assistant for the fall semester will be accepted September 1st through December 1st. If necessary, any openings for the spring semester will be posted on the NATA Job Placement Vacancy webpage.

Responsibilities/Job Description
Work under the supervision of staff athletic trainers in the provision of care and coverage of various sports medicine initiatives (i.e. varsity athletics, high school athletics, health and wellness activites, physician clinics, etc...). Assist in the supervision and instruction of student athletic trainers. Participation in bi-monthly in-service program.

Dates/Times of Service
August 1st - May 1st. Work hours may include some mornings, nights, weekends and/or holidays. In addition, GA Athletic Trainers are expected to be on-call as necessary.

Compensation/Stipend
Full in-state/out-of-state tuition and fees waiver, stipend for room and board, along with a book stipend. In certain cases, the stipend will be based on the applicant's certification status. Fees and/or stipends are subject to change according to university policy. For a complete list of up-to-date fees, visit www.bursar.vt.edu/sp/tuition. shtml.

Qualifications
NATABOC certified or eligible; First Aid/CPR certified; admission to Graduate School. AED certified preferred; Lifeguard certified preferred; Certified Pool Technician beneficial.

Application Procedures
Application to Graduate School is available on-line (www.vt.edu). Send cover letter, resume and minimum of three references to Mike Goforth via regular mail, e-mail or fax.

Virginia Tech Sports Medicine
160 Jamerson Athletic Center
Blacksburg, VA 24061
E-Mail: ab8631@vt.edu
Fax: 540.231.7335