Student Football Athletic Trainer

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Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G/R30060P

Working Title

Student Football Athletic Trainer

Department

Athletics-Training

About the University of Georgia

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G/R30060P

Working Title

Student Football Athletic Trainer

Department

Athletics-Training

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08/17/2026

Posting Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Recognition, Evaluation and Management of Athletic Injuries:
1. Serve as athletic trainer for team(s) specified by director of sports medicine
a. Includes practice and competition coverage as well as travel responsibilities
2. Coordinate and supervise medical care for athletes as assigned by director of sports medicine
3. Initial assessment and treatment of athletic injuries
4. Physician referral as appropriate
a. Regular communication with primary care team physician
b. Communication with specialty team physicians as appropriate
5. Casting and splinting
6. Wound care, including removal of sutures and staples on MD order
7. Diagnostic testing appointments
8. Physician appointments
9. Use of therapeutic modalities and exercise | | Percentage of time | 30 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Organization and Administration:
1. Maintain confidential medical records in Presagia system
2. Collect and apply Fusionetics data
3. Coordinate concussion testing protocol
4. Collaborate for athletic event medical coverage | | Percentage of time | 30 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries:
1. Development and implementation of structured rehabilitation programs under MD supervision
a. Coordinate physician re-checks
b. Participate in rehabilitation progress updates weekly
c. Maintain appropriate communication with supervising physicians
2. Development of rehabilitation protocols
a. Coordinate rehabilitation director of rehabilitation
3. Use of therapeutic modalities and exercise
4. Coordination of physician re-checks
5. Isokinetic testing
6. Aquatic rehabilitation | | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Prevention of Athletic Injuries:
1. Pre-participation physical examinations
a. Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating pre-participation physical examinations for student-athletes
b. Participate in post-physical physician meetings
c. Coordinate and schedule required follow-up testing from physicals
2. Preventative maintenance rehabilitation programs
3. Fitness assessments; physical conditioning of athletes
4. Fitting of protective equipment
5. Fabrication of tape, braces, and special pads
6. Casting/molding for custom foot orthotics
7. flexibility programs
8. Strength and conditioning programs | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Emergency Care and First Aid:
1. Provision of emergency care and first aid
2. Emergency plan development
3. Emergency care coordination with ATC, EMS and MD
4. Emergency equipment management
5. Emergency medicine in-servicing | | Percentage of time | 10 |

Position Details

Position Information

| Classification Title | Student Assistant | | FLSA | Non-Exempt | | UGA Job Code | | | FTE | 0.475 | | Minimum Qualifications | | | Position Summary |

o Daily organization of the athletic training room, including physical as well as administrative work
o Assist with medical documentation, including electronic medical records
o Attend physician / radiology / specialty appointments as needed
o Assist with treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes, under the supervision of an ATC
o Provide oversight of team and individual S&C sessions and sport practices, under the supervision of an ATC
o Other duties as assigned
o May occasionally work hours outside of traditional Monday-Friday, 9a-5p | | Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position |
Athletic Training Student in a CAATE approved program | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | | | Physical Demands |
Driving. | | Is this a Position of Trust? | No | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Is driving a requirement of this position? | Yes | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | N/A | | Recruitment Contact Email | N/A | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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