Assistant Athletic Trainer
About The Position
The Assistant Athletic Trainer works in conjunction with the Head Athletic Trainer and team physicians to provide medical care to UFL football players and staff. The role supports supervision of daily care, treatment, and rehabilitation of player personnel in consultation with the team physician(s) and Head Athletic Trainer. The primary work location is Arlington, Texas, with onsite work required approximately February 15 through June 14 and frequent travel to UFL team markets during the season. This is a fixed-term role from February 1 through June 30, 2027. The position requires a flexible schedule that includes weekends, nights, and holidays, and work in varying environmental and weather conditions, including prolonged exposure to extreme heat, humidity, cold, rain, and other outdoor elements common to professional football. Routine light lifting is required, with no regular lifting of objects weighing more than 15 pounds. If hired, the employee must obtain Texas state licensure.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or an equivalent field.
- Certification by the Athletic Training Board of Certification and current state licensure, or eligibility to obtain state licensure; Texas state licensure must be obtained if hired.
- Maintain continuing education units required for BOC certification.
- Valid CPR/AED certification.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Ability to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work effectively in varying environmental and weather conditions, including prolonged exposure to extreme heat, humidity, cold, rain, and other outdoor elements.
- Ability to routinely lift or carry light objects; no regular lifting of objects weighing more than 15 pounds.
- Ability to travel regularly to UFL team markets during the season.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of clinical experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
Responsibilities
- Attend all practices and games to provide daily treatments, taping, and rehabilitation as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer and team physician(s).
- Help maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments, rehabilitation, medications, and supplies.
- Communicate day-to-day player health status to the sports medicine team and other relevant personnel, including UFL administrators.
- Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with scheduling appointments, diagnostic imaging, and surgeries.
- Collaborate with Performance Coaching staff on injury prevention, player performance, and player recovery programs.
- Assist with team medical budgets, supply orders, and inventory.
- Help maintain clean, organized, and professional athletic training facilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Health and Wellness.
Benefits
- Seasonal incentive and/or comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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Career Level
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