Assistant Athletic Trainer

Florida Polytechnic University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Trainer assists the Head Athletic Trainer with all aspects of the sports medicine program. Working with the Head Athletic Trainer, the position supports development of the overall program, including injury prevention, evaluation, management, treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling of student-athletes. The role has sport-specific duties, including attending team practices and home and away competitions and providing primary injury management for team members. It also assists with a drug education program and fundraising, and performs other duties as assigned by the director of athletics.

This is a full-time, on-site, exempt position. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may vary depending on activities. Occasional overtime on weekends and evenings may be required. The target hiring salary is $40,000 annually. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States; employment-based visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education; an appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Three years of athletic training experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong knowledge of NAIA and Sun Conference compliance requirements, eligibility rules, and reporting expectations.
• Understanding of student-athlete development, academic support practices, and safe training standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct, motivate, and mentor student-athletes.
• Ability to recruit high-performing athletes through relationship-building, evaluation, and talent identification.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure, particularly during practices and competitive play.
• Ability to foster respect, accountability, teamwork, and academic success.
• Must complete a criminal background check, which may include Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
• Must comply with applicable federal and state privacy regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Six years of progressive experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assist with athletic injuries.
• Provide treatment and rehabilitation for athletic injuries.
• Supervise practices and games to support player safety.
• Manage and treat athletic injuries during practices and competitions.
• Follow NAIA and Sun Conference rules and guidelines.
• Ensure emergency procedures are updated and shared with athletic trainers and coaching staff.
• Ensure coaching staff members have active CPR, First Aid, and Blood-Borne Pathogen training.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with injury prevention, injury management, educational programs, and counseling of student-athletes.
• Attend team practices and home and away competitions, providing primary injury management for team members.
• Assist with a drug education program and fundraising.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director of athletics.

Benefits

• State of Florida health benefits, including medical and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and workers’ compensation.
• Retirement options, including a required state plan and additional voluntary retirement plans.
• Discounts and perks.
• Annual leave, including up to 22 days accrued by qualified employees.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Annual sick leave, including up to 12 days accrued by qualified employees.
• Sick Pool Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level