Athletic Trainer

brown; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking an Athletic Trainer in Providence, Rhode Island. You will provide medical care, health education, and rehabilitation for Brown student-athletes under the guidance of the Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine.

The position serves as the primary trainer for sports as assigned. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, RI licensure, BOC certification, CEUs, and a minimum of one year of experience, with emergency cardiac care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• RI Athletic Training License is required before hire date.
• BOC Certification is required.
• CEUs are required every reporting period.
• Minimum of one year of athletic training experience.
• Emergency Cardiac Care certification required.
• Manual therapy certification preferred.
• Background check including Criminal, Education, MVR is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and health education to student-athletes.
• Serve as primary athletic trainer for assigned sports.
• Ensure safety, reduce injury risk, and guide rehabilitation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

RI Athletic Training License

BOC Certification

BOCNATABOC CEUs

One year athletic training experience

Emergency Cardiac Care certification

Manual therapy certification (preferred)

Background Check

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.
• 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

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

• 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.

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 appropriate parties.

Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

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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