Athletic Trainer (Football)

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S5040P

Home Org Name

Athletic Sports Medicine

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S5040P

Home Org Name

Athletic Sports Medicine

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Athletic Trainer (Football)

Job Class Code

BB03AB

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

1

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Lead. Mentor. Heal. Join Auburn Football Sports Medicine and make an immediate impact on the health and performance of our student‑athletes.

The individual in this position will provide comprehensive preventive and rehabilitative health care for student‑athletes, including ongoing assessment, treatment, and individualized recovery planning to support their safe return to play.

Essential Functions

• Supervises practices including preparing athletes for practices, workouts, and games.
• Supervises the rehabilitation protocol of injured athletes as prescribed by the team physician and instructs the athlete in proper rehabilitation procedures.
• Assists coaches with organizing and implementing conditioning programs for student athletes, as well as nutritional concerns.
• Provides first aid and recovery healthcare to student athletes including assessing injuries, treatment and referral to appropriate physician.
• Assists with pre-season physical examinations and physical fitness screening.
• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of athletic training room.
• Assists with the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of all student athlete medical records.
• Performs administrative functions related providing health care for student athletes as needed.
• Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
• Will work nights and weekends as needed.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

| Minimum Qualifications |
Degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science (with an emphasis in athletic training), or related which leads to athletic training certification.

Level I

• Bachelor’s degree
• The salary range for this position is $42,220-$67,550

Level II

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in preventing, assessing and treating athletic injuries
• The salary range for this position is $48,550-$77,680

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Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
- Knowledge of injury assessment and athletic rehabilitation practices and procedures

| | Minimum Technology Skills |

| | Minimum License and Certifications |
- Must be certified by the National Trainers’ Association Board and eligible to be licensed in the State of Alabama by the Alabama Board of Athletic Training.

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Desired Qualifications

| Desired Qualifications |
Athletic Trainer I

• Dry Needling Training/Certification
• NFL Summer Internship
• Education in food and nutrition in addition to Athletic Training
• Minimum 2 seasons with FBS program as a certified athletic trainer

Athletic Trainer II

• Dry Needling Training/Certification
• IV Therapy Training/Certification
• Student Worker and/or Athletic Trainer Fellow Mentorship
• Experience as a preceptor for athletic training students from accredited programs
• Master’s degree in Advanced Athletic Training or similar
• Minimum 4 seasons with FBS program as a certified athletic trainer

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Posting Detail Information

| Salary Range | $42,220 - $77,680 | | Job Category | Athletics Support | | Working Hours if Non-Traditional | 7:45a - 4:45p, M-F, nights and weekends as needed | | City position is located in: | Auburn | | State position is located: | Alabama | | List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | | | Posting Date | 01/30/2026 | | Closing Date | | | Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their websiteto learn more. | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings... |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:

   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee

2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science (with an emphasis in athletic training), or related which leads to athletic training certification?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you certified by the National Trainers' Association Board and eligible to be licensed in the State of Alabama by the Alabama Board of Athletic Training?

   • Yes
   • No

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