Intern Athletic Trainer (Football) - Sports Health Performance

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Intern Athletic Trainer to assist in delivering athletic training services to the Florida Gators Football team beginning in May 2026. Other duties include providing coverage for the athletics training facility; oversite of athletic training students; and travel as required by the Football schedule. This position requires the incumbent to be highly organized; have a positive attitude; have strong verbal and written communication skills; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and overnight team travel. This is a time-limited position. This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Certified Athletic Training Program by start date BOC Certification and Florida Licensure eligible within 30 days of hire Current American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Certification A valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an intercollegiate or professional athletics environment *Please note: Additional on the job training will be provided to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Please note this is a non-coaching position.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, tuition reimbursement for the University of Florida or Santa Fe College only and is based on in-state or online program rates, pension (upon eligibility), recognition programs and paid time off. This position is compensated on an hourly basis at the current Florida minimum wage. You can view our benefits on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Job Details

Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Intern Athletic Trainer to assist in delivering athletic training services to the Florida Gators Football team beginning in May 2026. Other duties include providing coverage for the athletics training facility; oversite of athletic training students; and travel as required by the Football schedule. This position requires the incumbent to be highly organized; have a positive attitude; have strong verbal and written communication skills; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and overnight team travel. This is a time-limited position. This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Certified Athletic Training Program by start date BOC Certification and Florida Licensure eligible within 30 days of hire Current American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Certification A valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an intercollegiate or professional athletics environment *Please note: Additional on the job training will be provided to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Please note this is a non-coaching position.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, tuition reimbursement for the University of Florida or Santa Fe College only and is based on in-state or online program rates, pension (upon eligibility), recognition programs and paid time off. This position is compensated on an hourly basis at the current Florida minimum wage. You can view our benefits on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer. WE ARE PROUD TO BE A DRUG FREE TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Thought Provoking

: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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