Assistant Athletic Trainer

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer based in Boca Raton, responsible for providing medical care for student-athletes. The role involves treatment, administration of Sports Medicine services, and coordination with various departments to ensure athlete health and safety. Ideal candidates must have relevant degrees and would participate in a supportive academic community that offers excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefit packages including Medical and Dental

State retirement options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

Employee Educational Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• One year of directly related professional experience or three years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Successful experience as a graduate assistant or intern in an athletic program acceptable for experience.
• Possess or be able to obtain the National Athletic Trainer Associate Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers Athletic Training and Sports Medicine services.
• Responsible for prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Administers first aid and applies protective devices.

Education

Master's degree from an accredited institution

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assists the Head Athletic Trainer/Associate AD - Sports Medicine with coordination and administration of Athletic Training/ Sports Medicine services in a manner that provides for competent and complete medical care for all student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics, under the direction of the Medical Director and Team Physician and in conjunction with the Athletic Director.

• Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes. Administers first aid to injured athletes and applies protective devices such as taping, bandaging, or bracing.

• 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 of the Sports Medicine Department, medical documentation and health history, pre-participation physical examinations, echocardiograms, practice and game coverage of assigned teams, travel as necessary, daily responsibilities within the Athletic Training Room and routine maintenance of equipment.

• Works cooperatively with and under the direction of the Medical Director and Team Physicians with respect to the operation of the therapeutic devices, modalities, and equipment, along with fitting of braces, guards, or other medical devices.

• Aids in Student Athlete referrals to physicians, clinics, or hospitals as medically necessary. Coordinates and submits spreadsheets of completion of all medical requirements to the Compliance Office.

• Assist the Head ATC with coordination of dates, times, and location of PPEs with coaches and FAU Team Physicians/Baptist Health/BRRH/and its affiliates.

• Works cohesively with the Head Athletic Trainer to gather and maintain current primary insurance information on student athletes, and communicate secondary insurance information with necessary providers (as applicable), international office, and other necessary entities per the Head ATC.

• Evaluates new athletic training products when necessary and work cohesively to maintain inventory with fellow assistant athletic trainers.

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

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks ! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Sick Leave Pool Program.

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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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 professional 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.

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

Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Salary:

$50,000 - $65,000 per year.

College or Department:

UA: Sports Medicine

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Mondays - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weekends and evenings as necessary.

Application Deadline:

2025-06-17

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 [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.