Assistant Athletic Trainer

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (PPO/HMO)

Paid time off

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer for Boca Raton, FL. The role assists the Head Trainer in coordinating and administering the athletic training program to provide comprehensive medical care for student-athletes under the team physician and athletic director.

The position involves preventing and treating athletic injuries, administering first aid, and coordinating pre-participation exams, insurance issues, and program administration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area and 1 year related experience; or bachelor's degree in the area and 3 years related experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain the National Athletic Trainer Associate Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries for student-athletes.
• Administer first aid and apply protective devices such as taping, bandaging, or bracing.
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer and team physician to determine fitness for participation.
• Assist in athletic pre-participation physicals, echocardiograms, and drug-testing programs.
• Coordinate with Compliance Office and hospitals for pre-participation physicals and scheduling.
• Serve as Insurance Liaison with Student Health Services and outside insurance groups.

Skills

Athletic training

First aid

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

National Athletic Trainer Associate Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer - Boca Raton, FL. The Assistant Athletic Trainer assists the Head Trainer with the coordination and administration of the athletic training program in a manner that provides for competent and complete medical care for all 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.
• 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 program, athletic pre-participation physicals, echocardiograms, and drug-testing programs.
• Work cooperatively with, and under, the direction of the team physician in respect to the operation of the therapeutic devices and equipment, fitting of braces, guards, or other devices, referrals to physicians, health service, or hospital.
• Coordinate and submit Olympic sport spreadsheets of completion to Compliance Office and coordinator dates and times with coaches and Boca Raton Regional Hospital for Olympic Sport pre-participation physicals.
• Work as an Insurance Liaison with Student Health Services in arranging care for domestic student-athletes and work with outside insurance group, Insurance for Students, and the office of International Student and Scholar Services to make sure we are compliant with University protocol for international students.
• Referral and documentation/billing updates for student‑athletes by Student Health Center Liaison.
• Oversee annual budget development with the business office, evaluate new athletic training products with the Head Athletic Trainer throughout the fiscal year, and delegate/oversee inventory with assistant athletic trainers for Budget/Inventory.
• Any other job‑related duty that may be initiated as requested by the Head Athletic Trainer.

FAU Benefits and Perks

• 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).

Minimum Qualifications

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

Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP) College or Department: Division of Student Affairs: Student Health Services.

Location: Boca Raton.

Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Weekends and nights as necessary.

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. Florida Atlantic University is a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement. Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world‑class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.

If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057.

Clery Act Information. Consumer Information. Visit Florida Atlantic's Consumer Information page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid. Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS‑160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins.