Associate Athletic Trainer

Anderson University; Anderson, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson University’s Sports Medicine Department is hiring a full-time, 10-month athletic trainer to coordinate the health care of student‑athletes, with primary responsibility for football (along with two other athletic trainers) and softball.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree from a CAATE‑accredited Athletic Training Program, current BOC certification, and SC state licensure (or eligible).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Program.
• Current BOC certification is required, along with SC state licensure or eligibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work well within a team, and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the overall healthcare of student-athletes, with primary responsibility for football (along with two other athletic trainers) and softball.
• Additional duties may be assigned by the Associate Director of Sports Medicine.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (CAATE-accredited)

Tools

BOC certification

SC state licensure or eligibility

Job description

Anderson University’s Sports Medicine Department invites applications for a full time, 10-month athletic trainer position.

Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive Christian liberal arts university whose 540 student-athletes compete on 21 athletic teams at the NCAA DivisionII level, within the South Athletic Conference.

The university seeks candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning. Reporting to the Associate Director of Sports Medicine, the associate athletic trainer plays an important role as a member of the sports medicine staff. The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate the overall healthcare of student‑athletes, with primary responsibility for football (along with two other athletic trainers) and softball. Additional duties may be assigned by the Associate Director of Sports Medicine.

Candidates should possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a CAATE‑accredited Athletic Training Program. Current BOC certification is required, along with SC state athletic training licensure (or eligible). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work well within a team, and good organizational skills are essential.

About our Commitment to Fairness in Employment

Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under the local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University‑administered programs. As a Christian institution of higher education, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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Located in the vibrant city of Anderson, within the rapidly growing Upstate South Carolina region, Anderson University is an academically selective, comprehensive Christian university where employees are empowered to do meaningful work in a supportive, mission‑driven community. The University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campus, online, and at the University Center in Greenville, serving a diverse and expanding student population. Anderson University is proud to be recognized consistently as an exceptional place to work. The University has earned Great Colleges to Work For®: Honor Roll distinction for the past six consecutive years and has been named a Top Workplace from 2021–2025. A reflection of its strong culture, engaged employees, and commitment to professional growth and well‑being. With 92 undergraduate majors, 61 minors, and 68 major‑embedded concentrations, along with 30 master’s programs, 16 doctoral programs, and 10 certificate programs, Anderson offers a dynamic academic environment supported by faculty and staff who are passionate about excellence and innovation. Recognized as one of the fastest‑growing private universities in the nation by the U.S. Department of Education and the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, Anderson’s growth is fueled by its reputation as a premier institution, consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Niche. Innovation is a defining feature of the Anderson experience. A national leader in digital technology and online learning, the University’s online undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, and nursing are ranked among the best in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Anderson is also an Apple Distinguished School, a distinction held by fewer than 60 colleges and universities worldwide—and one Anderson has earned five consecutive times. At the heart of Anderson University is an unwavering commitment to a comprehensive Christian education. Employees join a community dedicated not only to academic excellence, but to developing the whole person—preparing students for meaningful careers, lifelong adaptability, and lives of purpose in work, family, community, and faith. Learn more about Anderson University and our Four Pillars of Distinction here.