Athletic Trainer
Ball State University
Location
Muncie, Indiana
Salary
$60,000 - $75,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Athletic Trainer supports the health and safety of student-athletes through injury prevention and on-site care during practices and events. They collaborate with coaches to implement sport-specific conditioning programs and respond to medical emergencies.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in Education, Sports Management, Exercise Science, or a related field is required. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in Sports Management, medical professional certification, and experience as an exercise specialist.
Job description
Position Title
Athletic Trainer Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 Department: Burris Laboratory School_D (Eli Jones Start Date: 08/10/2026 About this opportunity: Burris Laboratory School welcomes applications for a qualified athletic trainer to support student athletics. This position provides an opportunity to support the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes through injury prevention, athletic training services, and on-site care during practices and events. The athletic trainer will work closely with coaches and staff to promote safe participation, respond to injuries and emergencies, and assist with sport-specific conditioning programs that support student success. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without sponsorship. What you'll do and what you will bring:
Duties and Responsibilities
A. Work with coaches to ensure safety of athletes. B. Attend games and practices as determined by schedule and need. C. Support coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport specific conditioning programs and methods. D. Develop injury prevention programs and providing athletic training services.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Education, Sports Management, Exercise Science, or related field from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
Advance degree in Sports Management; medical professional certification; experience serving as exercise specialist or trainer.
How To Apply
For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact: Dr. Abbie Comber, aecomber@bsu.edu Please follow upload instructions and attach all required supporting application documents listed below. Only applications submitted through Workday, which include all required documents listed below, will be considered. Required Application Documents: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae/Resume *Please do not use the Autofill feature for resume/vitae Application Deadline: June 8, 2026, 12:01 a.m.
What We Offer
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you. Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow. Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Faculty and download our calculator spreadsheet. 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
Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Retirement benefits
- 10 Holidays per year
- 12 Paid sick days
- Paid parental leave (6 weeks)
- Child undergraduate college tuition coverage (90%)