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Assistant Athletic Trainer (10-month)

Southeastern University·Lakeland, Florida

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

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.

Job DetailsLevel

  • ExperiencedJob
  • Location:
  • FL -
  • Main
  • Campus -
  • Lakeland,
  • FL 33801Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeEducation
  • Level:
  • Bachelor's
  • DegreeTravel
  • Percentage:
  • NegligibleJob
  • Shift:
  • DayJob
  • Category: Education JOB SUMMARY Provide comprehensive health care to the student-athlete population within the athletic department during the academic year.
  • Organizational
  • Relationships
  • Reports to: Assistant
  • Athletic
  • Director of
  • Sports
  • Medicine
  • Supervisory
  • Responsibility:
  • N/A
  • Indirect
  • Supervisory
  • Responsibility:
  • NA
  • Essential
  • DUTIES -
  • May include, but is not limited to the following: Oversees the medical care for student-athletes under their direct supervision, including consultations with named team physicians. Ensures all student-athletes have completed all pre-participation documents including physical examinations before practice and competition. Onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses to student-athletes including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. Acts as a consultant to the head athletic trainer and head coach of those sports under their supervision regarding the physical well-being of their student-athletes. Monitors the athletic insurance coverage for the student-athletes in those sports under their supervision through the athletic secretary. Assess the risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation, self-care implementation, and overall wellness promotion. Provide accommodation recommendations, related to sports, for student-athletes with restrictions or limitations. Proper application of protective or injury-preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians. Collaborate with physicians in order to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Develop training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance. Conduct research and provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine. Evaluate athletes' readiness to play, and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted. Inspect playing fields in order to locate any items that could injure players. Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, and community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Perform team-support duties such as laundry, maintaining equipment, stocking supplies, and inventory management. Travel (when possible) with athletic teams for away events. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Medicine and/or Director of Athletics. ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES N/A All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function. LOCATION
  • Lakeland
  • Main
  • Campus
  • Qualifications
  • Education
  • Required
  • Education:
  • Master's in
  • Athletic
  • Training or related field
  • Preferred
  • Education: Master's in Athletic Training/Health Care Administration LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Required- National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification - Passed Boards Florida dept of Health/Florida
  • Board of
  • Athletic
  • Training -
  • Licensure
  • Experience
  • Required: Complete accredited program and passed national board exam. Clinicals/experience is created throughout educational program.
  • Can work as soon as board is passed and licensure obtained
  • Preferred: 1-2 years of certified experience in collegiate athletics
  • Knowledge,
  • SKILLS,
  • AND
  • Abilities
  • Required: Basic skills taught in educational program shown competent with passing of board exam and passed competencies within educational program.

Preferred

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.

Travel

Yes 15%

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.

Requirements

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.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Positioning
  • IV Therapy
  • Medical Documentation
  • Injury Prevention
  • Manual Therapy
  • Emergency Care
  • Athletic Training
  • Dry Needling
  • Rehabilitation Programs
  • Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • CPR Instruction
  • Ergonomic Evaluation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Lakeland, Florida
Posted
May 27, 2026
Closes
Aug 28, 2026
Application
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Florida assistant athletic trainer demand

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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