University of South Florida·Tampa, Florida
The Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive medical services to tennis student-athletes, including injury evaluation, emergency care, and rehabilitation. They also maintain accurate medical documentation and serve as a liaison between athletes, coaches, and medical staff.
This position collaborates with physicians, coaches, and healthcare professionals to support athlete health and performance, maintains accurate medical documentation, and serves as a key liaison among athletes, parents, coaches, and medical staff while ensuring compliance with the Florida Athletic Training Practice Act.
This position typically reports to a Head Athletic Trainer, Director, or appropriate higher-level administrator in the University.
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area.
We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold.
Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement.
In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No.
1 among the state’s 12 public universities.
Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St.
Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health.
USF is recognized by U.S.
News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida.
U.S.
News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No.
1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide.
USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S.
With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future.
The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion.
USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf]
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations [https://www.usf.edu/hr/employment-resources/important-resources/ada-accommodations.aspx] webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
This position requires a Master's degree from an accredited university and certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC). Candidates must also be eligible for Florida State Department of Health licensure.
Market context
In Florida, athletic trainer roles tied to tennis are often shaped by year-round sports participation and the need for injury prevention, rehab support, and event coverage. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, NATABOC certification, and Florida licensure eligibility, while also offering benefits such as medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, and tuition programs. Before applying, confirm your licensure path and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.