Athletics Trainer (Full-Time)
Job Location:
Talladega, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
18 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will assist with the development coordination and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program for the assigned sports per the recommendation of the Athletic Director. Perform a variety of duties in regard to injury prevention treatment and management for injuries and post-injury rehabilitation and refer to team physician and medical consultants if necessary. The Athletic Trainer will attend practice training sessions and travel with assigned sports to provide medical care as needed. The Athletic Trainer will also perform administrative duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide a comprehensive sports medical program for the assigned sports as per the director of Athletics by attending practices competitions training sessions and travel as required.
Perform duties of student-athlete injury management acute management treatment rehabilitation and prevention.
Serve as a liaison between the department and medical personnel coaches parents and student-athletes. Oversee the scheduling and follow-up visits of athletes to physician visits diagnostic tests such as x-rays MRIs bone scans laboratory tests etc.
Document all evaluations treatments rehabilitation and medical provider visits in the sports medicine documentation software
Administer the insurance programs for the varsity athletes including but not limited to: obtaining the most practical policy to provide the necessary coverage within the established guidelines; advising athletes and their parents or guardians regarding insurance policies and procedures; assisting athletes in filing claims.
Perform administrative duties as it relates to athletic training and the athletic department as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Prepare daily reports monitoring types of injuries treatments comment on plan of action and submit to coaching staff.
Coordinate with the team physicians and assist in the administration of pre-competition annual physical exams for athletes prior to their first day of practice. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required from an accredited institution in athletic training or a related field plus at least 2 years of athletic training experience at the collegiate level. NATABOC certification preferred Alabama state licensure or eligibility. CPR First Aid certified.
The successful candidate should possess the ability to make immediate and long-term problem-solving decisions that impact the student-athletes the sports medicine program and the athletic department overall. Immediate decision making would include handling of emergency injury/illness situations of student-athletes. Must interface and work with other units in the department to solve problems i.e. coaches compliance academics for the departments benefit. Daily and long-term decisions/planning must be made regarding student-athletes treatment rehabilitation and referral. The position will require making decisions that will affect the team performance and the overall effectiveness for the assigned sport(s) programs. The position must work with other staff members within the assigned sports and athletic department to help solve problems that will affect the student-athletes.
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest resume TC application copies of transcripts and at least 3 professional references to emailprotected.
This position will assist with the development coordination and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program for the assigned sports per the recommendation of the Athletic Director. Perform a variety of duties in regard to injury prevention treatment and management for injuries and post-injury rehabilitation and refer to team physician and medical consultants if necessary. The Athletic Trainer will attend practice training sessions and travel with assigned sports to provide medical care as needed. The Athletic Trainer will also perform administrative duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide a comprehensive sports medical program for the assigned sports as per the director of Athletics by attending practices competitions training sessions and travel as required.
Perform duties of student-athlete injury management acute management treatment rehabilitation and prevention.
Serve as a liaison between the department and medical personnel coaches parents and student-athletes. Oversee the scheduling and follow-up visits of athletes to physician visits diagnostic tests such as x-rays MRIs bone scans laboratory tests etc.
Document all evaluations treatments rehabilitation and medical provider visits in the sports medicine documentation software
Administer the insurance programs for the varsity athletes including but not limited to: obtaining the most practical policy to provide the necessary coverage within the established guidelines; advising athletes and their parents or guardians regarding insurance policies and procedures; assisting athletes in filing claims.
Perform administrative duties as it relates to athletic training and the athletic department as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Prepare daily reports monitoring types of injuries treatments comment on plan of action and submit to coaching staff.
Coordinate with the team physicians and assist in the administration of pre-competition annual physical exams for athletes prior to their first day of practice. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required from an accredited institution in athletic training or a related field plus at least 2 years of athletic training experience at the collegiate level. NATABOC certification preferred Alabama state licensure or eligibility. CPR First Aid certified.
The successful candidate should possess the ability to make immediate and long-term problem-solving decisions that impact the student-athletes the sports medicine program and the athletic department overall. Immediate decision making would include handling of emergency injury/illness situations of student-athletes. Must interface and work with other units in the department to solve problems i.e. coaches compliance academics for the departments benefit. Daily and long-term decisions/planning must be made regarding student-athletes treatment rehabilitation and referral. The position will require making decisions that will affect the team performance and the overall effectiveness for the assigned sport(s) programs. The position must work with other staff members within the assigned sports and athletic department to help solve problems that will affect the student-athletes.
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest resume TC application copies of transcripts and at least 3 professional references to emailprotected.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Alabama s oldest private historically black liberal arts college. Talladega College was founded in 1867 in an historic district of the city of Talladega.