Athletic Trainer Intern, Spring 2027

IMG Academy; Bradenton (FL); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

IMG Academy seeks a paid Athletic Training Intern who is currently enrolled in a CAATE-accredited Master's program. You will provide supervised athletic training services to student-athletes under designated preceptors and the Sports Medicine team, gaining progressive clinical experience in a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities include injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, documentation in AMS, and collaboration with physicians and staff to support safe return to

Competenze

• Must be currently enrolled in a Master's program in Athletic Training through a CAATE-accredited program.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare and performance environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to ethical practice.
• Desire to learn, accept feedback and continuously develop clinical skills.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with athletes, coaches, parents/guardians, healthcare providers and staff.

Mansioni

• Observe and support Athletic Training coverage for an IMG Academy sport program, camps, and other groups.
• Assist with prevention, assessment, immediate care, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under supervision.
• Support evaluation of athletes' readiness and willingness to participate.
• Assist with treatment and rehabilitation programming under preceptors and healthcare providers.
• Document accurately and timely in the Athlete Management System (AMS) per IMG standards.
• Communicate athlete status with coaches, parents/guardians, APD staff and others when warranted.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals for safe return to participation.
• Collaborate with APD divisions as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in IMG testing and monitoring protocols.
• Engage in injury prevention, recovery and performance initiatives.
• Demonstrate progressive clinical responsibility aligned with educational objectives.
• Participate in clinical education activities, feedback, reflection and professional development.
• Maintain ethical conduct as an extension of the Sports Medicine team and IMG employee.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of facilities and equipment; follow HIPAA and OSHA requirements; protect confidentiality.
• Assist with organizational tasks to support Sports Medicine services.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, respectful environment; adhere to policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned by preceptor or Medical Director.
• Support Athletic Training across multiple sports and age groups (approx. 13–19 years).

Conoscenze

Collaborative teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Professionalism & ethics

Willingness to learn and develop

Relationship building

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Athlete-centered care

Formazione

Master's in Athletic Training (CAATE-accredited)

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary:

The Athletic Training Intern is a paid, hourly position designed for current Master's students pursuing Athletic Training who are completing clinical education requirements through a CAATE-accredited program.

The Athletic Training Intern will provide supervised Athletic Training Services to IMG Academy student-athletes under the direction of designated preceptors and the Sports Medicine team. The Intern will gain progressive clinical experience within a high-performance sports environment while developing skills in injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, documentation, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration and professional practice.

This position supports IMG Academy's commitment to developing the next generation of Athletic Training professionals while contributing to the delivery of high-quality Sports Medicine services to student-athletes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Observe and support Athletic Training coverage for an assigned IMG Academy sport program, summer camps, external groups and other sports as needed.
• With appropriate ATC supervision, assistance with prevention, assessment, immediate care, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Support the evaluation of athletes' readiness and willingness to participate.
• Assist with treatment and rehabilitation programming under the direction of designated preceptors and appropriate healthcare providers.
• Assisting with accurate and timely documentation within the Athlete Management System (AMS) and following IMG Academy Sports Medicine documentation standards.
• Helping with appropriate communication regarding athlete status with coaches, parents/guardians, APD staff—including Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science, Nutrition, Mental Conditioning and Leadership—and other stakeholders when warranted.
• Involved with collaboration and discussions with physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to support safe return to participation.
• Collaborate with other APD divisions as part of an interdisciplinary team supporting the assigned sport.
• Develop familiarity with and support implementation of IMG Academy performance testing and monitoring protocols.
• Participate in injury prevention, recovery and performance initiatives as directed.
• Demonstrate progressive clinical responsibility consistent with educational objectives, clinical experience and preceptor guidance.

• Participate in clinical education activities, feedback, reflection and professional development.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and professional conduct as an extension of the Sports Medicine team and an IMGA employee through effective communication, responsible actions, and a positive attitude.

• Maintain day-to-day cleanliness, organization and upkeep of Athletic Training facilities and equipment.
• Follow all HIPAA, OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements and IMG Academy policies.
• Protect the confidentiality and privacy of student-athlete medical information.
• Assist with organizational and operational tasks necessary to support Sports Medicine services.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, respectful and collaborative environment.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics per IMGA staff policies and procedures employee handbook.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the designated Preceptor, Clinical Education Coordinator or Medical Director.
• Support Athletic Training services across multiple sports and clinical environments, with athletes generally ranging from 13–19 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Athletic Training through a CAATE-accredited program.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare and performance environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to ethical practice.
• Desire to learn, accept feedback and continuously develop clinical skills.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with athletes, coaches, parents/guardians, healthcare providers and staff.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-performance sports environment.
• Commitment to athlete-centered care and professional growth.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors and tolerate varying temperatures for reasonable periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout a large campus, including gyms, turf fields, outdoor fields and other athletic facilities.
• Ability to stand, walk and perform clinical responsibilities for extended periods.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, as required by sport and departmental schedules.
• Ability to respond appropriately to the physical and operational demands of a busy Athletic Training environment.