Bethune-Cookman University Job Title: Resident Athletic Trainer
Reporting To: Director of Sports Medicine - Head Athletic Trainer
Division: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
(NCAA Division I | SWAC)
Position SummaryThe Resident Athletic Trainer is a full-time, entry-level professional position within the Department of Athletics. This position provides comprehensive athletic training services to assigned intercollegiate athletic teams, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care. The Resident Athletic Trainer works under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer and team physicians while supporting the University's mission, NCAA regulations, and student-athlete well-being.
The Resident Athletic Trainer is expected to assist in maintaining an environment that aligns with Bethune-Cookman University's mission, values, and commitment to academic excellence, integrity, and student success, while competing at the highest levels of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and NCAA Division I.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Provide athletic training services for assigned NCAA intercollegiate sports, including practices, competitions, and conditioning sessions
- Prevent, recognize, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries and illnesses
- Administer emergency medical care and coordinate referrals to physicians and allied healthcare professionals
- Develop and implement injury rehabilitation and return-to-play programs
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with NCAA, conference, and university policies
- Communicate effectively with coaches, strength and conditioning staff, physicians, and athletic administration regarding student-athlete health status Assist with pre-participation physicals and medical screenings
- Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules related to sports medicine
- Supervise student athletic training aides or interns, as assigned
- Assist with daily athletic training room operations, including inventory, equipment maintenance, and facility upkeep
- Participate in professional development and continuing education activities
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program
- Board of Certification (BOC) certification or eligibility
- Eligible for licensure or certification in the State of Florida
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with teams as required
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree preferred
- Previous experience in collegiate athletics (internship, GA, or clinical experience)
- Experience working with NCAA Division I programs
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems
- Commitment to student-athlete well-being and development
Technology Competencies - Functional knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to use email, document management systems, view social media, and multiple internet browsers and medical centric platforms.
- Willingness to adapt to evolving technology platforms and security requirements.
Physical & Work Requirements - Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and cold.
- Physical capability to endure daily physically strenuous activity, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and vocal projection.
- Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Ability to travel extensively and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Required perceptual and physical demands include sound, depth, reaction time, and manual dexterity for extended periods.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion or disability, or any other applicable local, state or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment
opportunity and Title IX matters should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 386-481-2049.
The university reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time in its' attempts to improve the operations of the university
