Athletic Trainer

Brown University; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Athletics and Recreation seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide medical care and health education to Brown student-athletes, aiming to ensure safety, reduce injuries, and guide rehabilitation under supervision. The role serves as the primary trainer for assigned sports.

Located in Providence, RI, this full-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree, BOC certification, state licensure, and current emergency cardiac care certification; one year of experience is preferred, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and health education to Brown student-athletes to ensure safety, reduce injury risk, and guide rehabilitation.
• Serve as the primary athletic trainer for assigned sports under the supervision of the Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine.
• Complete required NCAA/Ivy League training and compliance responsibilities.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and participate in required training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Electronic medical records experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

RI Athletic Training License

BOC Certification

CEUs maintenance

Emergency Cardiac Care certification

Manual therapy certification (preferred)

Tools

Electronic medical records system

Job description

Job Description: Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Athletic Trainer position.

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

This role provides medical care and health education to ensure the safety of, reduce the risk of injury to, and guide the rehabilitation of Brown student-athletes under the guidance of the Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine. The position will serve as primary athletic trainer for sports as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, required
• RI Athletic Training License required (to be obtained prior to hire date)
• Board of Certification “BOC” for athletic training NATABOC Certification, required
• Maintain BOCNATABOC Certification Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every reporting period, as required
• A minimum of one year of relevant athletic training experience is required
• Appropriate Emergency Cardiac Care certification as required by the BOC
• A manual therapy certification preferred
• All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the appropriate parties

Other Responsibilities

• Employees in coaching positions are required to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test, maintain current AED/CPR & First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division), and attend all required divisional and/or NCAA training/education programs
• Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR
• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown

Job Competencies

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & computer skills, necessary
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students
• Strong work ethic, passion for the profession and commitment to student-athletes
• Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities
• Experience with electronic medical records system, helpful

Benefits of Working at Brown

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Recruiting Start Date: 2026-08-11

Job Posting Title: Athletic Trainer

Department: Athletics and Recreation

Grade: Grade 9

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Onsite

Submission Guidelines: The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Additional Information

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All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties.

Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).