Athletic Trainer - UT Southern
University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department
Athletic Trainer - UT Southern
Job Description
Responsible for the health, strength, conditioning, mental, physical, and social well-being of student-athletes through training and education. This role is often the first line of intervention and refers student-athletes to appropriate practitioners as warranted. This role may supervise the work of others; however, this is a secondary function of the role. Competencies for this role are usually gained through formal education, specialized training, certification, and/or experience in a program or specialty area specific to the position responsibilities.
Responsibilities
50%
• Works with student-athletes within a designated sport.
• Meets with coaches and practitioners on the physical status of athletes to develop and implement a standardized treatment plan.
• Evaluates athletes, develops exercise programs, and advises athletes on proper techniques.
• Schedules and implements rehabilitation and treatment plans as needed.
• Attends practices and games to observe performance and respond to incidents, injuries, or emergency care.
50%
• Assesses and/or evaluates the need for referral for further assessment of injuries.
• Maintains treatment databases.
• Maintains documentation of illnesses, injuries, and progress notes.
• Travels with team to athletic events.
• Develops educational programming for holistic athletic growth.
• Assists with practice and game day set up.
• Accompanies student-athletes referred for specialized treatment.
Qualifications
• Knowledge of specialized sports performance area and applicable professional standards.
• Operational knowledge of applicable specialized equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and provide care in emergency situations.
• Ability to mentor and motivate others.
• Ability to work with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to think critically and make sound decisions.
Job Info
- Job Identification 4455
- Job Category Athletics
- Posting Date 08/07/2025, 01:50 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 433 West Madison Str., Pulaski, TN, 38478, US
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.
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