Athletic Trainer

Paine College; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paine College seeks a licensed, dedicated Onsite Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive sports medicine coverage for its NCCAA Division I student-athletes. The trainer will prevent injuries, evaluate and treat injuries, and coordinate rehabilitation with team physicians and campus health services.

They will maintain HIPAA/FERPA-compliant records, lead emergency actions, and ensure safety in the athletic training room while traveling with teams as schedules require.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• BOC certification and eligibility/licensure in Georgia required.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• 1–3 years of collegiate or clinical sports medicine experience.
• Knowledge of NCCAA guidelines and HIPAA/FERPA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-field and clinical athletic training coverage for practices and competitions across all intercollegiate sports.
• Evaluate, treat, and manage athletic injuries with first aid, taping, bracing, and emergency care.
• Develop injury prevention programs and hydration/heat-illness protocols.
• Design and oversee rehabilitation programs with team physicians.
• Maintain confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and NCCAA.
• Establish emergency action plans and lead emergency response.
• Manage the athletic training room inventory and equipment, ensuring safety.
• Coordinate referrals to physicians or therapists and track return-to-play, including concussion management.
• Communicate health status and return-to-play timelines with coaches and families.
• Ensure NCCAA health and safety policy compliance; support drug/supplement education and risk management.
• Assist budgeting and ordering of medical supplies; supervise student aides/interns.
• Represent Paine College Athletics professionally at events; support the college's mission.

Skills

Emergency response

Communication

Collaboration

Travel with teams

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic medical record software

Job description

Terms of Employment:Includes evenings, weekends, and travel with athletic teams as competition schedules require

Opening Date:08/19/2026

Position Summary

Paine College seeks a licensed, dedicated Onsite Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive sports medicine coverage for its NCCAA Division I student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services across all sponsored sports, working in close partnership with the Director of Athletics, coaching staff, team physicians, and campus health services to safeguard student-athlete health and support their academic and athletic success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct on-field and clinical athletic training coverage for practices, competitions, and conditioning sessions across all intercollegiate sports.
• Evaluate, treat, and manage athletic injuries, applying appropriate first aid, taping, bracing, and emergency care as needed.
• Develop and implement injury prevention programs, including pre-participation physicals coordination, conditioning recommendations, and hydration/heat-illness protocols.
• Design and oversee individualized rehabilitation programs in coordination with team physicians and outside medical providers.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student-athlete medical records, injury reports, and treatment logs in compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and NCCAA requirements.
• Establish and maintain emergency action plans (EAPs) for all athletic venues and lead emergency response during athletic events.
• Manage the athletic training room, including inventory of medical supplies, taping/treatment equipment, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate referrals to team physicians, physical therapists, and specialists; track return-to-play protocols, including concussion management.
• Communicate regularly with coaches, the Director of Athletics, and families regarding student-athlete health status and return-to-play timelines.
• Ensure department-wide compliance with NCCAA health and safety guidelines, drug/supplement education, and risk-management policies.
• Assist with budgeting and ordering of athletic training and medical supplies.
• Supervise athletic training student aides or interns, if applicable.
• Represent Paine College Athletics professionally at home and away competitions, and support the College's mission and Christian, HBCU identity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Current certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer.
• Eligible for or currently licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Georgia.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Minimum 1-3 years of athletic training experience in a collegiate, high school, or clinical sports medicine setting.
• Working knowledge of NCCAA (or comparable intercollegiate athletics association) health, safety, and eligibility guidelines.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, families, and medical staff.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel with athletic teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at an HBCU or faith-based institution.
• Experience managing athletic training services across multiple sports simultaneously.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record / athletic training management software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift equipment or assist injured student-athletes (up to 50 lbs) as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions during practices and competitions.
• Frequent evening, weekend, and travel commitments aligned with the athletics competition calendar.

Paine College is an Equal Opportunity, Affine Action employer.