Associate Athletic Trainer, Football

Responsible for athletic events, games and practices of assigned sports; stays available in case of injury to athlete. Provides first aid and emergency care to injured athletes; provides first-line evaluation and assessment of injury or illness.

Initial Screening begins Monday, June 29, 2026, and will occur every Monday thereafter, until filled.

• Perform injury and illness prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation for assigned student-athletes.
• Provide on-site first aid and emergency medical coverage for practices, competitions, training sessions, and team travel. Design, implement, and progress individualized rehabilitation programs to facilitate safe and effective return to play.
• Apply preventive taping, bracing, and protective equipment to reduce injury risk and support injured athletes.
• Administer therapeutic modalities and manual interventions as part of comprehensive injury management plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records, including medical histories, waivers, injury reports, and treatment documentation, in accordance with institutional, NCAA, and HIPAA standards.
• Coordinate care with Team Physicians and medical specialists, including referrals, follow-ups, and return-to-participation clearance.
• Coordinate and facilitate transportation for student-athletes to medical appointments, rehabilitation services, and diagnostic testing.
• Utilize professional knowledge and clinical expertise to educate student-athletes and staff, promote risk management, and support safe performance and functional movement.
• Communicate and reinforce safe practice policies, procedures, and injury-prevention standards to coaches, student-athletes, and administrative personnel.
• Apply standardized medical care procedures and clearly communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and return-to-participation outcomes with supervisors, coaching staffs, and appropriate medical personnel to ensure coordinated care.
• Coordinate the emergency management team/pit crew and conduct emergency action plan reviews and walk-throughs with coaches, team managers, and support staff to ensure readiness and effective response.
• Assist in the identification, coordination, and follow-up of nutritional and mental health needs, ensuring appropriate education, referrals, and continuity of care for student-athletes in collaboration with qualified professionals.
• Assist with inventory management of medical supplies and equipment in main athletic training facility and assigned satellite facility.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, distribution and maintenance of medical equipment and nutritional products.
• Conduct yearly review and update of Emergency Action Plan for assigned facility.
• Maintain inventory and monthly compliance records of emergency supplies for assigned facility. 
• Serves as the Sports Medicine EMR Liaison.
• Leads prescription medication tracking, acquisition, and audits.
• Lead tracking process of sports medicine staff credentials and certifications per department position requirements. 
• Supervise and conduct performance evaluations of athletic training students, and student assistants.
• Mentor assigned assistant athletic trainer(s), fellows, athletic training students a,nd student assistants. 
• Assist with the recruitment and hiring of athletic trainers within the Sports Medicine Department.
• Assist with athletic trainer onboarding for Sports Medicine Staff.
• Actively contribute to the Student-Athlete Performance and Wellness Support (PAWS) program by collaborating across sport performance disciplines, supporting interdisciplinary performance and wellness initiatives.
• Participate in the Sports Medicine Policy review and update process.
• Maintains BOC certification, State of Tennessee Licensure, and CPR/AED certification, while remaining current with best practices and emerging trends in athletic training through continuing education and review of industry-specific publications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area and three (3) years of appropriate experience; OR Master's Degree in a relevant area and one (1) year of appropriate experience.

Must possess and maintain the following: 
Certifications – BOC and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
Licensure - State of Tennessee Athletic Training (or eligible to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire); Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and concussion management protocols.
• Skill in maintaining accurate medical records and communicating clinical information effectively.
• Knowledge of therapeutic modality treatments
• Knowledge of preventative taping and/or bracing
• Ability and knowledge to design and perform rehabilitation exercise programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with athletes, coaches, physicians, and staff.
   

Preferred Qualifications: Full-time collegiate or professional sports experience 
 

Must be able to comply with all Athletic Department, University, Board of Trustees, NCAA, and Athletic conference policies and procedures.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.