Temporary Collegiate Athletic Trainer (Return-to-Play Coverage)

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

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.