Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking multiple Assistant Athletic Trainers. - Boca Raton, FL.

The role supports the Head Athletic Trainer in coordinating and administering the athletic training program to ensure comprehensive medical care for student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics under the direction of the team physician and the athletic director.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes.

• Administer first aid to injured athletes and apply protective devices, such as taping, bandaging, or bracing, as needed.

• Assists Head Athletic Trainer and team physician(s) in determining whether an athlete is fit for participation in an athletic function.

• Assists in the administration program, athletic pre-participation physicals, echocardiograms, and drug-testing programs.

• Work cooperatively with, and under the direction of, the team physician regarding the operation of therapeutic devices and equipment, fitting of braces, guards, or other devices, referrals to physicians, health services, or hospitals.

Olympic Sport Pre-Participation Physicals:

• Coordinate and submit complete Olympic sport spreadsheets to Compliance Office, and coordinate dates and times with coaches and Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

Insurance Liaison:

• Collaborate with Student Health Services to arrange care for domestic student-athletes.

• Work with the outside insurance group, Insurance for Students, and the Office of International Student and Scholar Services to ensure compliance with University protocols for international students.

Student Health Center Liaison:

• Conduct referral and documentation/billing updates for student-athletes.

Budget/Inventory:

• Oversee annual budget development with business office, evaluate new athletic training products with Head Athletic Trainer throughout fiscal year, and delegate/oversee inventory with assistant athletic trainers. 

• Perform other job-related duties that may be initiated as requested by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of directly related professional experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the appropriate area of specialization and three years of directly related experience required.

Successful experience as a graduate assistant or intern in an athletic program is acceptable for up to one year of the required experience.

Must possess or be able to obtain the National Athletic Trainer Associate Certificate required.

Salary:

$40,000 - $42,000 per year.

College or Department:

UA: Sports Medicine

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Fridays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:

2025-12-16

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.