Athletic Trainer

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Health Benefits – NC State Health Plan

TSERS retirement system

Optional 401k/403b/457 plans

EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an Athletic Trainer to assist the Head Athletic Trainer in administering the athletic training program. You’ll supervise medical services for men’s and women’s cross country and track and field, handling injury care, records, and travel coverage.

The role requires BOC certification, NC licensure eligibility, and 1–3 years of collegiate experience, with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• BOC certification required
• NC athletic training licensure (or eligible)
• 1–3 years of certified experience; collegiate level preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Travel required; valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must pass a background screening

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with overall admin of athletic training program.
• Supervise and manage athletic training services for men’s and women’s cross country and track and field.
• Provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation; maintain medical records; oversee coverage at practices/games/travel.
• Coordinate pre-participation evaluations and medical insurance claims.
• Supervise student athletic trainers and volunteers; communicate with team physicians, coaches, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer.

Skills

BOC certification

NC licensure eligibility

Collegiate level experience

Flexible schedule

Background screening

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field preferred

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information: Classification Type: EHRA.

Position Overview

The Athletic Trainer will assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the overall administration of the athletic training program. Primary sport responsibility will be supervision and management of athletic training services for the men’s and women’s cross country and track& field teams. Responsibilities will include injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation; maintaining accurate medical records, practice and game/event coverage, including travel; pre-participation evaluations; coordinating medical insurance claims; and supervising student athletic trainers and volunteers. The selected candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with the head athletic trainer, team physicians, head/assistant coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and administrators. Additional duties may be assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Sports Medicine at North Carolina A&T State University exists to provide student-athletes with an opportunity to participate in intercollegiate athletics in the safest and healthiest manner possible. Our staff of certified athletic trainers and team physicians are responsible for the wellness of approximately 300 student-athletes. The North Carolina A&T State University Sports Medicine staff commits itself to providing personalized, comprehensive, contemporary, and effective healthcare that focuses on the student-athlete. Treatment of injuries and illnesses will be based on sound medical and rehabilitative principles in conjunction with consideration of personal and team goals

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training.
• Must be BOC certified and possess NC athletic training licensure (or be eligible for licensure).
• 1-3 years of certified experience; Experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel required.
• Medium strength is required to position student-athletes for examination. May assist student-athletes as needed, helping them on and off the exam table.
• Must successfully pass a background screening.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to/from work

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field preferred.

Required License or Certification

NATABOC Certification required;

Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Position Information

Working Title: Athletic Trainer

Position Number: 009276

Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division: Athletics

Organizational Location: Athletics

Organizational Unit: Athletics

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA3173

Open Date: 08/18/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available: August 21, 2026

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, LifeInsurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty(DD-214)