Temporary Athletic Trainer

bsu; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking a Temporary Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services for student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and return-to-play support. Coverage for practices, competitions, and other team activities will be required.

The role requires collaboration with physicians, coaches, and sports medicine staff, along with maintaining proper documentation and emergency readiness in a dynamic athletics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Current BO C certification as Athletic Trainer.
• Eligibility for or current Indiana athletic training licensure.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and nontraditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to assigned athletic teams, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play support.
• Provide athletic training coverage for practices, competitions, and other athletic events.
• Maintain medical documentation and injury records in accordance with department procedures.
• Collaborate with team physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, strength/conditioning staff, and sports medicine team.
• Assist with emergency care and emergency action plans.
• Maintain athletic training supplies, equipment, and treatment areas.
• Promote a safe and professional environment for student-athletes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or related field

Job description

Position Title: Temporary Athletic Trainer

Compensation: 17.24/hour

Department: Athletic Training - Temp

Start Date: 08/28/2026

About this opportunity:

The Temporary Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services to support the health, safety, and well-being of Ball State University student-athletes. This position assists with the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses and provides coverage for practices, competitions, and other team activities as assigned.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

• Provide athletic training services to assigned athletic teams, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play support.
• Provide athletic training coverage for practices, competitions, and other athletic events.
• Maintain appropriate medical documentation and injury records in accordance with department and University procedures.
• Collaborate with team physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and other members of the sports medicine team.
• Assist with emergency care and implementation of established emergency action plans.
• Maintain appropriate athletic training supplies, equipment, and treatment areas.
• Promote a safe and professional environment for student-athletes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Current certification as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Eligibility for or current Indiana athletic training licensure.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and nontraditional hours as required by athletic schedules.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, medical professionals, and athletics staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous athletic training experience in a collegiate athletics setting.
• Experience providing coverage for intercollegiate practices and competitions.
• Master's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or a related field.

Work Environment:

This is a temporary position supporting the University's intercollegiate athletics program. Work hours will vary based on team schedules and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as assigned. The position requires the ability to work in athletic training facilities, practice facilities, competition venues, and other athletics environments.

Additional Requirements:

• Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.