Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer
FSLA Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $35,568
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Terms of Employment: Includes evenings, weekends, and travel with athletic
teams as competition schedules require
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Position Summary
Paine College seeks a licensed, dedicated Onsite Athletic Trainer to provide
comprehensive sports medicine coverage for its NCCAA Division I student-
athletes. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for injury prevention,
evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services across all sponsored
sports, working in close partnership with the Director of Athletics, coaching
staff, team physicians, and campus health services to safeguard student-
athlete health and support their academic and athletic success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direct on-field and clinical athletic training coverage for
practices, competitions, and conditioning sessions across all
intercollegiate sports.
Evaluate, treat, and manage athletic injuries, applying appropriate first
aid, taping, bracing, and emergency care as needed.
Develop and implement injury prevention programs, including pre-
participation physicals coordination, conditioning recommendations, and
hydration/heat-illness protocols.
Design and oversee individualized rehabilitation programs in coordination
with team physicians and outside medical providers.
Maintain accurate, confidential student-athlete medical records, injury
reports, and treatment logs in compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and NCCAA
requirements.
Establish and maintain emergency action plans (EAPs) for all athletic
venues and lead emergency response during athletic events.
Manage the athletic training room, including inventory of medical
supplies, taping/treatment equipment, and adherence to safety and
sanitation standards.
Coordinate referrals to team physicians, physical therapists, and
specialists; track return-to-play protocols, including concussion
management.
Communicate regularly with coaches, the Director of Athletics, and
families regarding student-athlete health status and return-to-play
timelines.
Ensure department-wide compliance with NCCAA health and safety guidelines,
drug/supplement education, and risk-management policies.
Assist with budgeting and ordering of athletic training and medical
supplies.
Supervise athletic training student aides or interns, if applicable.
Represent Paine College Athletics professionally at home and away
competitions, and support the College's mission and Christian, HBCU
identity.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or
related field required; Master's degree preferred.
Current certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the
Athletic Trainer.
Eligible for or currently licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the State of
Georgia.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Minimum 1–3 years of athletic training experience in a collegiate, high
school, or clinical sports medicine setting.
Working knowledge of NCCAA (or comparable intercollegiate athletics
association) health, safety, and eligibility guidelines.
Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to
work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, families, and medical
staff.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel with athletic teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience at an HBCU or faith-based institution.
Experience managing athletic training services across multiple sports
simultaneously.
Familiarity with electronic medical record / athletic training management
software.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift equipment or assist injured
student-athletes (up to 50 lbs) as needed.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions during practices
and competitions.
Frequent evening, weekend, and travel commitments aligned with the
athletics competition calendar.
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Paine College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
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