Temporary Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Title

Temporary Assistant Athletic Trainer Compensation: $50.00 per hour Department: Intercollegiate Athletics Ops - Temp Start Date: 04/06/2026 About this opportunity: Join the Ball State University Athletic Department as a Temporary Assistant Athletic Trainer. Qualifying candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Description: Perform duties as assigned with the health care program and as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Duties & Responsibilities

Make recommendations for the coordination the day-to-day operations of the health care program for Intercollegiate Athletics. Serve as the athletic trainer and have direct supervision for one or more sports, as necessary on a daily basis, as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer. Evaluate injuries and make physician referral decisions for assigned sports. Design and implement, in coordination with the team physician, all rehabilitation and therapeutic programs for assigned sports. Work in conjunction with other members of the athletic training staff, to supervise the athletic training graduate assistants; supervise students in the athletic training major. Direct all communication between the athlete, athletic training room staff, team physicians, and coaching staff for the assigned sports. Coordinate with the Strength and Conditioning Coach regarding programs for injured and rehabilitating athletes. Show commitment to and responsibility for, adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by date of appointment. Must be National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) certified and hold, or be eligible for, an Indiana Athletic Trainer State License.

How To Apply

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below. IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields. REQUIRED: 1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume 2. Contact information for 3 references 3. Cover Letter - optional but preferred Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663