Associate or Assistant Athletic Trainer

Join Centre College as we recruit exceptional faculty and staff! At Centre, we seek passionate and qualified individuals committed to fostering academic excellence, vibrant community, and inclusive growth. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development. Our collegial environment values diversity of perspectives, encourages meaningful discourse and celebrates the unique contributions of each community member.

Centre College is seeking qualified applicants for a position of Associate or Assistant Athletic Trainer.  

As a key member of Centre College Sports Medicine Team, the Athletic Trainer will be an active part in the five domains of athletic training: prevention of athletic injuries, recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, health care administration and professional development and responsibility. Start date is negotiable with opportunities to work various sports camps on campus in June and July. 

This is a full time, 10-month position; Varies depending on workload and season, will include evenings, weekends, and overnight travel. Centre College is a DIII school with an athletics block scheduled from 4-7pm. Come join our amazing staff of lifelong learners and motivated coworkers.

These positions report to the Head Athletic Trainer / Athletic Healthcare Administrator.  This position will provide comprehensive healthcare and injury prevention services for:

1.     AT Position #1: Football, Baseball, Men’s & Women’s Tennis

2.     AT Position #2: Football, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field, Cheer

Please indicate in your cover letter if you are applying for the Football/Baseball AT or Football/XCTF AT position. You may indicate if you are interested in both positions. 

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Provides practice and competition coverage of assigned teams, and assists other teams as needed.
• Travel as needed with assigned teams
• Appropriate use of therapeutic modalities, taping, and bracing
• Proactive identification and management of concussions in conjunction with team physician
• Completes necessary documentation using Sportsware EMR
• Collaborates with strength and conditioning staff, team physician, student health, and all other members of health care team regarding student-athlete care
• Clearly communicates with coaching staff regarding injuries and treatment plans
• Maintain CPR/First Aid for professional rescuer certification
• Relates necessary sports medicine information to visiting institutions and athletic training staff
• Daily operation and maintenance of athletic training facilities
• Administrative duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer
• Abides by rules set forth by both NCAA, state of Kentucky, and SAA conference
• Maintain continuing education according to the requirements of BOC and state of Kentucky
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to an inclusive academic community, fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff from all social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred, Bachelor's degree required. 
• BOC certification in good standing
• License from the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
• First Aid/CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer
• NPI Number Preferred
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective team player
• Ability to react appropriately in emergency situations per state licensure guidelines
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions
• Additional certifications and skills, including but not limited to: Graston, ART, Cupping, Dry Needling, CSCS, CES, etc. are beneficial    

 Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity and standing or walking for several hours per day
• Lifting and handling of moderately heavy objects (water, ice-chests, etc.) is expected (25-40lbs)

Centre provides a supportive, engaging setting where faculty and staff thrive as we advance our shared mission: preparing students for lives of learning, leadership, and service. Join our community and leave a lasting impact on generations to come.

As a fundamental policy and in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Centre College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in the administration of any of its education or employment policies. Centre College hires and promotes its employees and admits its students on the basis of merit, qualification, and character.