Athletic Training Fellow (For Hire Only)

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure fees paid

NATA membership fees paid

Liability insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Duke University Athletic Medicine Department seeks motivated fellows for 2026-2027 to provide comprehensive care to Duke student athletes. Coverage is primarily Olympic sports with opportunities for other sports at events.

This one-year educational fellowship includes an educational curriculum and hands-on clinical training. The position offers paid hourly wages (no benefits), licensure and NATA fees, liability insurance, and opportunities to pursue additional continuing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field required.
• NATABOC certification required by start date.
• Eligibility to apply for NC licensure by start date.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; commitment to learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist Athletic Medicine Staff and Team Physicians in medical care for Duke student athletes.
• Supervise Athletic Training Students and student workers as delegated.
• Follow an educational curriculum with seminars, case studies, and journal clubs.
• Support administrative tasks and clinical training under supervision.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree

NATABOC certification

NC licensure eligibility by start date

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Job description

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Athletic Training Fellow (For Hire Only)

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Requisition Number: 264933

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Aug 8, 2026

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

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Title: Athletic Training Fellow

Position Summary

Duke University Athletic Medicine Department is seeking motivated and passionate applicants for Certified Athletic Training Fellow positions (4) for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Coverage is primarily with Olympic Sports with opportunities for other sport coverage at special events and according to candidate interest. Primary sport coverage will be determined throughout the interview process.

This is a one-year educational and professional development opportunity designed to advance applicant’s skills in sports medicine. Fellows will gain hands‑on experience in providing comprehensive care to Duke Student Athletes while participating in an educational curriculum aimed at fostering clinical and leadership expertise. Please note this position is not a Graduate Assistantship and there is no tuition waiver associated with this Fellowship.

This Fellowship includes hourly pay (no benefits), state licensure fees, NATA membership fees, liability insurance as well as the opportunity to peruse outside continuing education courses. Start anticipated date of this Fellowship is mid-July 2026.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and/or Master’s degree are required
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) is required by start date
• Candidate must be able to fulfill requirements to apply for State Licensure with the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners by start date
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a commitment to learning and professional growth

Experience

• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include assisting and collaborating with the Athletic Medicine Staff and Duke Team Physicians to deliver medical care to the Duke University Student Athletes. Athletic Training fellows may also assist in the supervision of Athletic Training Students and/or student workers as well as other administrative tasks as delegated by Athletic Medicine Staff.

Fellowship follows a guided educational curriculum designed to provide advanced clinical training, professional development, and specialized learning experiences Core education components will include weekly seminars within the Duke Health system, didactic learning, case studies, journal clubs, observation of team physicians/allied health care professionals, and surgical observation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a Bachelor's degree.

Experience

No experience required beyond Bachelor's degree.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

No experience required beyond Bachelor's degree.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 . Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your totalcompensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.