Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer - Boca Raton, FL.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Trainer with coordination and administration of the athletic training program in a manner that provides for competent and complete medical care for all student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics under the direction of the team physician and the athletic director.

• Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes.

• Administer first aid to injured athletes and apply protective devices such as taping, bandaging or bracing.

• Assists Head Athletic Trainer and team physician(s) in determining whether an athlete is fit for participation in an athletic function.

• Assists in the administration program, athletic pre-participation physicals, echocardiograms, and drug-testing programs.

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. 

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer - Boca Raton, FL.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Trainer with coordination and administration of the athletic training program in a manner that provides for competent and complete medical care for all student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics under the direction of the team physician and the athletic director.

• Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes.

• Administer first aid to injured athletes and apply protective devices such as taping, bandaging or bracing.

• Assists Head Athletic Trainer and team physician(s) in determining whether an athlete is fit for participation in an athletic function.

• Assists in the administration program, athletic pre-participation physicals, echocardiograms, and drug-testing programs.

• Work cooperatively with, and under, the direction of the team physician in respect to the operation of the therapeutic devices and equipment, fitting of braces, guards, or other devices, referrals to physicians, health service or hospital.

• Olympic Sport pre-participation physicals: coordinate and submit Olympic sport spreadsheets of completion to Compliance Office and coordinator dates and times with coaches and Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

• Insurance Liaison: work with Student Health Services in arranging care for domestic student-athletes and work with outside insurance group, Insurance for Students, and the office of International Student and Scholar Services to make sure we are compliant with University protocol for international students.

• Student Health Center Liaison: referral and documentation/billing updates for student-athletes. Budget/Inventory: oversee annual budget development with business office, evaluate new athletic training products with Head Athletic Trainer throughout fiscal year, and delegate/oversee inventory with assistant athletic trainers. 

• Perform any other job-related duty that may be initiated as requested by the Head Athletic Trainer.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$50,000 - $60,000 per year.

College or Department:

University Athletics

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm. Some weekends and nights required.

Application Deadline:

2025-09-03

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

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