Intern Athletic Trainer - Track & Field / Cross Country

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Under the oversight of the Director of Sports Medicine, the Intern Athletic Trainer - Track & Field / Cross Country will assist the Sports Medicine staff in the coordination of day-to-day sports medicine operations for Division I athletic teams. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordination of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes for Track & Field / Cross Country Preceptor duties within UCF's Athletic Training Education Program As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program. Please note that UCF Athletics operates as a Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida, with different payroll and benefits than university employees. If interested in positions with the university, please click Here to visit their website. As a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the university. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando's Hometown Team.” UCF Athletics values our employees and working for us has its perks, including: Benefit packages: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program Wellness initiatives: UCF Athletics is recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well-being and vitality through our benefits offerings, wellness platform and programming Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays Retirement savings options Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions Tickets to UCF sporting events Education assistance To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com .

Requirements

Master's degree in athletic training; or a bachelor degree in athletic training and two years appropriate experience.
Possession of or eligibility for NATABOC
CPR/AED-PR
State of Florida Athletic Training License required.
Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.
commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.

Responsibilities

Coordination of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes for Track & Field / Cross Country
Preceptor duties within UCF's Athletic Training Education Program