ASSISTANT ATHLETICS TRAINER

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer for a 12-month position to manage care for student-athletes, with primary focus on rowing. You will report to the Executive Director of Athletic Medicine at Duke University.

The role requires a Master's in Athletic Training, BOC certification, NC licensure eligibility, and at least three years' NCAA athlete-care experience. Anticipated pay range posted by Duke University is provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program.
• BOC certification and certification maintained in good standing.
• Eligible for North Carolina athletic trainer licensure or currently licensed in North Carolina prior to employment.
• Minimum of three years of experience providing athletic training services to NCAA student-athletes.
• Athletic training experience with Rowing preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Understanding of rehabilitation, return-to-play decisions, and sports science technologies.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Coordinate medical care for assigned student-athletes with team physicians and the sports medicine team.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, coaches, student-athletes, parents/guardians, and other care-team members.
• Educate and counsel student-athletes on injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall health.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation per standards.
• Participate in event and practice coverage as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletic Medicine.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Athletic Training (CAATE-accredited)

BOC Certification

NC licensure eligibility or licensed

Job description

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Date: Aug 6, 2026

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

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Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Occupational Summary

This position will be under the supervision of the Executive Director of Duke Athletic Medicine and is a 12-month position. The Assistant Athletics Trainer will manage the care of the student-athletes of Duke University participating in NCAA Division I sports and report to the Executive Director of Athletic Medicine. Main sport focus will be with Rowing. Additional sport/duties will be determined by the Executive Director of Athletic Medicine.

Essential Functions

• Provide prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Coordinate medical care for assigned student-athletes in collaboration with team physicians and the sports medicine team.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, coaches, student-athletes, parents/guardians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate and counsel student-athletes regarding injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall health and wellness.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with departmental, institutional, NCAA, and legal standards.
• Participate in event and practice coverage as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletic Medicine.

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Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program.
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification and certification maintained in good standing.
• Eligible for North Carolina athletic trainer licensure or currently licensed in North Carolina prior to employment.
• Minimum of three years of experience providing athletic training services to NCAA student-athletes.
  • Athletic training experience with Rowing preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Understanding of contemporary sports medicine principles, including rehabilitation, return-to-play decision-making, and sports science technologies.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Work requires knowledge of the general principles of preventive physical care for athletes, first aid treatment and referral, and post injury rehabilitation normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine or other related Athletic Trainer program. National Athletic Trainers Association certification is required.

Experience

Work requires one year experience participating in various administrative, educational or medical support services such as coordinating arrangements for appointments and activities, participating in physical training tasks and instructions, providing first aid treatment or other related functions in order to acquire skills necessary to participate in a comprehensive sports medical program for intercollegiate athletes. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Work requires one year experience participating in various administrative, educational or medical support services such as coordinating arrangements for appointments and activities, participating in physical training tasks and instructions, providing first aid treatment or other related functions in order to acquire skills necessary to participate in a comprehensive sports medical program for intercollegiate athletes. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $45,661.00 to USD $73,140.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [e-mail]; phone: [phone]).

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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