Southeastern University·Lakeland, Florida
Provide comprehensive healthcare, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for student-athletes during the academic year. Collaborate with physicians and coaches to manage athlete wellness and ensure readiness for competition.
Basic computer skills, including word processing, PowerPoint, and Excel, along with strong written and verbal communications skills. Advanced soft tissue mobilization skills, IV therapy, CPR Instructor, Manual therapy techniques, dry needling WORK ENVIRONMENT All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. This position is considered Non-Essential for the purposes of Emergency Response.
Physical
Requirements: Work is medium demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm, Nights and weekends depending on events scheduled and sport in season. TRAINING All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated.
Required compliance training is as follows: Certification/Board completion from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification SAFETY SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices and any near-miss incidents to their supervisor and Risk Management. Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident. Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team. SCREENING All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position. DISCLAIMER SEU is an at-will employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students. Southeastern University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. The equal opportunity policy will apply in University programs and activities, and all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employees of Southeastern University, by continued employment, agree to abide by the policies contained in the Employee Handbook and in the SEU Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
Requires a Master's degree in Athletic Training or a related field and licensure from the Florida Board of Athletic Training. Must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.
Market context
Assistant athletic trainer roles in Florida are often tied to school athletics, so demand can rise around district hiring cycles and sports seasons. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold Florida licensure and NATA Board of Certification credentials, since those requirements narrow the applicant pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of injury prevention, rehab support, and sideline coverage experience.
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