Part-Time Athletic Trainer — Student-Athlete Safety

Florida Polytechnic University; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement options

Paid annual leave

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University seeks two part-time (OPS) Athletic Training staff to support the Athletic Training Room, provide injury assessment and rehabilitation, and cover practices and games to ensure player safety in line with NAIA and Sun Conference guidelines. Positions are on-site with evenings and weekend schedules.

Requirements include a Master’s in Athletic Training (or equivalent) and relevant certifications; the role emphasizes student-athlete development, compliance, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Master's in Athletic Training or related field (or Bachelor’s + 3 years athletic training experience)
• Any appropriate combination of education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong knowledge of NAIA and Sun Conference compliance requirements and reporting expectations
• Ability to recruit high-performing athletes through relationship-building and evaluation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to mentor student-athletes

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assist with athletic injuries
• Treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries
• Provide practice and game coverage
• Supervise practice and games for player safety
• Manage and treat athletic injuries
• Follow NAIA and Sun Conference rules and guidelines
• Handle program management tasks
• Ensure emergency procedures are up to date and shared with staff
• Ensure coaching staff hold active CPR, First Aid, and BBP training

Skills

NAIA compliance

Communication skills

Athlete recruitment

Organizational skills

Decision making

Teamwork culture

Education

Master's in Athletic Training

Bachelor's + 3 years experience

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid training

Blood-Borne Pathogen training

Job description

Florida Polytechnic University seeks two part-time (OPS) Athletic Training staff to support the Athletic Training Room, provide injury assessment and rehabilitation, and cover practices and games to ensure player safety in line with NAIA and Sun Conference guidelines. Positions are on-site with evenings and weekend schedules.

Requirements include a Master’s in Athletic Training (or equivalent) and relevant certifications; the role emphasizes student-athlete development, compliance, and teamwork.