Under the direction of the Manager of Athletic Training Services, the outreach athletic trainer is responsible for the day to day medical coverage in the Wake Forest University club sports setting. Uses preventative measures appropriately; provide standard immediate care procedures used in emergency situations; clinical evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning. Employ appropriate assessment outcomes measures to determine effectiveness of the outreach program; determines appropriate return to play of student-athletes and active population. Management of head injuries and concussions; referral to appropriate medical professionals to ensure optimal level of care; all duties and responsibilities performed under the supervision of a directing physician. Also works collaboratively with the Sports Medicine Team to ensure service excellence for all customers of the athletic training outreach program.

The athletic trainer will be employed by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Sports Medicine as a member of the athletic training services staff. Through a partnership between Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University, the athletic trainer will primarily work with 16 of WFU Campus Recreation’s 37 competitive and recreational club sport teams.  Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and part of Atrium Health Enterprise. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Wake Forest School of Medicine.

More information including the full job description can be found on the WFU Campus Recreation's employment web page.

Christopher Ina, MA, LAT, ATC
Manager – Athletic Training Services
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
eina@wakehealth.edu

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program. Experience as a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer at the college or university setting is preferred. Must be able to work independently.