Auburn University·Auburn, Alabama
Provide preventive and rehabilitative health care for student-athletes, including injury assessment and treatment. Collaborate with medical staff and coaches to optimize athlete health, performance, and return-to-play decisions.
Lead. Mentor. Heal. Join Auburn Athletics and make an immediate impact on the health and performance of our student‑athletes.
The individual in this position will provide preventive and rehabilitative health care for student‑athletes.
Degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science (with an emphasis in athletic training), or related which leads to athletic training certification is required for all levels Level I Bachelor’s degree Level II Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in preventing, assessing and treating athletic injuries OR Master's degree Level III Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in preventing, assessing and treating athletic injuries OR Master's degree plus 2 years of experience in preventing, assessing and treating athletic injuries Certification Requirements: Must be certified by the National Trainers' Association Board and eligible to be licensed in the State of Alabama by the Alabama Board of Athletic Training.
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6/1/2026
Requires a degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Science and certification by the National Trainers' Association Board. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in the State of Alabama, with experience requirements varying by level.
Market context
Athletic trainer openings in collegiate athletics are typically driven by the need to support student-athlete health, injury prevention, and return-to-play coordination. These roles are competitive because employers often look for board certification, Alabama licensure eligibility, and experience in a sport-specific setting; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your certification and licensure status early and review any swim-and-dive coverage expectations before submitting.