Athletic Trainer

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Req Id:  40592

Job Title:  Athletic Trainer

City:  West Lafayette

Job Description: 

Job Summary

Assist the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Performance and Sports Medicine and supervising team physicians with the delivery of athletic health care for ‎intercollegiate athletes and athletic teams.

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Req Id:  40592

Job Title:  Athletic Trainer

City:  West Lafayette

Job Description: 

Job Summary

Assist the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Performance and Sports Medicine and supervising team physicians with the delivery of athletic health care for ‎intercollegiate athletes and athletic teams.

What You'll Be Doing:

• The Athletic Trainer will be a member of the Purdue Sports Medicine Department working under the supervision of the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Performance and Sports Medicine and team physicians to deliver athletic health care for ‎intercollegiate athletes and athletic teams, mainly Football. Additional duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Provide service care given of emergency needs of student-athletes.
  • Provide immediate Rx rehabilitation for patients.
  • Provide supervision of returning student-athlete to athletic activity.
  • Provide appropriate documentation of care.

• Serve as the primary rehabilitation coordinator, fostering seamless communication and integration among all members of the sports medicine and performance team.

• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced athletic training staff, promoting best practices in rehabilitation and injury management.

• Lead collaborative case reviews utilizing advanced clinical reasoning to establish holistic and innovative return-to-play strategies.

• Supervise athletic training curriculum students as assigned.

• Maintain appropriate medical records for student-athletes health care.

• Execute administrative duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Performance and Sports Medicine.

• Address other related health care problems as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Performance and Sports Medicine and/or supervising team physician.

About Us:

Purdue Athletics is built on unrivaled pride, unlimited potential, and a sense of shared purpose that unites staff, student-athletes, and the broader community. As part of Purdue’s 150-year legacy, Athletics exemplifies a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and excellence, where every member is encouraged to strive for success while fostering a positive and supportive environment. Joining Purdue Athletics means joining a team committed to building a better world together—where professional aspirations thrive, innovation is celebrated, and a lasting impact is made on campus and beyond. Read more: Purdue Boilermakers Athletics  

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from CAAHEP accredited athletic training education program
• Four (4) years’ experience required in Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy and/or Athletic Training
• Preferred five (5) years’ experience with a proven record of accomplishment of effective collaboration within a multi-disciplinary performance team within a collegiate, professional, or high-performance Football setting; demonstrated expertise in rehabilitation program design and coordination, including advanced knowledge of functional return-to-play protocols and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Skills needed:

• NATA-BOC certification and ability to obtain Indiana Athletic Training License, Indiana Physical Therapy License if employee has Physical Therapy Degree. 
• Must adhere to and comply with Purdue University, Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA applicable rules policies, procedures, rules and regulations‎.
• MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Additional Information:

• Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Compensation Information:
Professional 3
Pay Band S060
Job Code#20003648
 
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/c...

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Posting Start Date:  1/28/26

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