Intern Athletic Trainer (5 Openings) - Sports Health Performance

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for five Intern Athletic Trainers to assist in delivering athletic training services to various Florida Gators sports as assigned (Men’s Basketball/Men’s Golf; Men’s and Women’s Tennis/Women’s Golf; Soccer/Lacrosse; Softball; and Spirit/Volleyball/Gymnastics). Other duties include providing coverage for the athletics training facility; oversite of athletic training students; and travel as required by the sports.

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 with an option for a second year if essential criteria is met. These positions have an estimated start date in summer of 2026. This posting will remain open until qualified candidates are chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Certified Athletic Training Program by start date
• BOC Certification
• 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. Also eligible for $25/month cell phone reimbursement. This position is compensated at the current minimum wage for the duration of the internship. 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.

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