Athletic Training Fellow (For Hire Only)

Duke; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

North Carolina licensure fees covered

NATA membership fees covered

Professional liability insurance

Support for continuing education

Potential renewal for 2026-2027

Job summary

Duke Athletics seeks an Athletic Training Fellow to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to NCAA student-athletes as part of a collaborative clinical team. You will participate in a structured learning curriculum, emphasizing clinical excellence, leadership development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

During the six-month fellowship, you will gain hands-on experience, pursue continuing education opportunities, and work with experienced clinicians and physicians across the Duke Health

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training required.
• NATABOC certification by fellowship start date.
• Eligibility to obtain NC licensure by fellowship start date.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to professional growth, continuous learning, and collaborative practice.
• Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Duke Athletic Medicine staff and team physicians to provide comprehensive healthcare services for Duke student-athletes.
• Deliver athletic training services for assigned Olympic sports programs, with opportunities to support additional sport coverage based on departmental needs and personal interests.
• Assist in injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play processes.
• Support athletic training students, student workers, and other educational initiatives within the Athletic Medicine Department.
• Participate in administrative projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.
• Engage in a comprehensive fellowship curriculum featuring weekly educational seminars, clinical case reviews, journal clubs, observation opportunities, and leadership development.
• Pursue continuing education opportunities to expand clinical expertise and professional competencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree preferred or equivalent

Job description

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Athletic Training Fellow

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As an Athletic Training Fellow, you'll join a collaborative team of athletic trainers, physicians, healthcare professionals, and educators dedicated to supporting the health, safety, and performance of Duke student-athletes. Your passion for sports medicine, commitment to lifelong learning, and dedication to exceptional care will help enrich the student-athlete experience while advancing your own professional development.

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence. We strive to create an environment where every team member feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique talents and perspectives.

Be Bold.

This six-month fellowship provides an immersive educational and professional development experience designed to accelerate your growth as a sports medicine professional. Working alongside experienced clinicians and physicians, you'll gain hands-on experience caring for NCAA student-athletes while participating in a structured learning curriculum focused on clinical excellence, leadership development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with Duke Athletic Medicine staff and team physicians to provide comprehensive healthcare services for Duke student-athletes.
• Deliver athletic training services for assigned Olympic sports programs, with opportunities to support additional sport coverage based on departmental needs and personal interests.
• Assist in injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play processes.
• Support athletic training students, student workers, and other educational initiatives within the Athletic Medicine Department.
• Participate in administrative projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.
• Engage in a comprehensive fellowship curriculum featuring:
  • Weekly educational seminars across the Duke Health system
  • Clinical case reviews and discussions
  • Journal clubs and evidence-based practice learning
  • Observation opportunities with team physicians and allied healthcare professionals
  • Surgical observation experiences
  • Professional leadership development activities
• Pursue continuing education opportunities to expand clinical expertise and professional competencies.

What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field; Master's degree preferred or equivalent advanced preparation.
• National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification by fellowship start date.
• Eligibility to obtain licensure through the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners by fellowship start date.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to professional growth, continuous learning, and collaborative practice.
• Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations.

Fellowship Highlights

• Six-month educational fellowship beginning January 1, 2026.
• Hourly compensation.
• North Carolina athletic training licensure fees covered.
• NATA membership fees covered.
• Professional liability insurance provided.
• Support for external continuing education opportunities.
• Potential opportunity for renewal during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you'll find more than a job. You'll discover a nationally recognized environment where healthcare, athletics, education, and innovation come together to make a meaningful impact. Through mentorship, hands-on clinical experiences, and access to world-class healthcare professionals, you'll build the skills and confidence necessary to advance your career in athletic training and sports medicine.

Join a department committed to fostering inclusive excellence, supporting professional development, and preparing future leaders in sports medicine.

JD updated: 10/28/26

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