Temporary Athletic Trainer

Ball State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking a Temporary Athletic Trainer to deliver comprehensive athletic healthcare services to student-athletes. You will work with teams to prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and illnesses, providing coverage for practices and competitions and assisting with emergency care as needed.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in athletic training, BOC certification, Indiana licensure eligibility, and CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited institution.
• BOC certification current/active.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Emergency care

Education

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

Master’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

Position Description:

• 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.

Our Culture

Goodness requires action to grow. We’re dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That’s where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full‑time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be.

In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That’s why we’ve invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state‑of‑the‑art facilities and one‑of‑a‑kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you’ll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position.

Contact Information

Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]