Savannah College of Art and Design·Atlanta, Georgia
Assess student-athletes for injuries, develop rehabilitation plans, and create sport-specific injury prevention programs. Oversee the training room, manage medical supplies, and coordinate coverage for athletic events and practices.
As a SCAD athletic trainer, you will report to the director of athletics in Atlanta and the executive director of athletics at SCAD to assess student-athletes for injuries and develop rehabilitation plans.
You will create sport-specific injury prevention programs, accurately record all student-athlete visits and treatments, and promptly and clearly communicate training limitations to coaching staff.
Among other duties, you will oversee the training room, completing athlete treatments and ordering medical supplies.
You will schedule pre-participation examinations for all athletes and complete required concussion baseline testing.
You will also coordinate coverage for team practices and athletic events as needed.
• Master's degree in athletic training
• 10–20%
The university work week is Sunday through Saturday.
Most offices are open
Monday through
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
Requires a Master's degree in athletic training along with NATA BOC certification and Georgia licensure. Must be able to perform essential duties and accommodate a flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings.
Market context
In Georgia, Athletic Trainer openings often draw candidates with advanced preparation and current certification, since employers typically look for a master’s degree, related experience, and the required credential. These roles can be competitive because schools and healthcare settings want clinicians who can manage injury prevention, evaluation, and return-to-play support with strong documentation and communication. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to the setting you prefer.