What are the responsibilities and job description for the Men's Basketball Athletic Training Fellow position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
SA Campus Health Services - 650001
Career Area
Athletics
Application Deadline
05/08/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (EHRA NF)
Position Title
Men's Basketball Athletic Training Fellow
Position Number
20075563
Vacancy ID
N000848
Fte
1
Hours Per Week
40
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$40,363.64 annually
Proposed Start Date
07/06/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
Campus Health (CH) is a multi-specialty ambulatory college health clinic providing quality, and affordable health care for eligible students and spouses. Annually, CH has more than 80,000 patient encounters, which includes Primary Care and Women’s Health as well as specialty clinics in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, physical therapy, counseling and psychological services, travel clinic and allergy clinic. Weekend acute care is provided from 8-5 PM. On site ancillary services include pharmacy, OTC pharmacy, Student Stores pharmacy, medical laboratory, and radiology.
Campus Health has been continuously accredited since 1986 by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. All personnel are trained in the concepts and principles of Performance Improvement and serve as team members and leaders in shaping and defining the organization as it strives to provide quality and safe care.
Campus Health collaborates with Student Wellness and Campus Recreation and other Student Affairs partners to provide education and outreach to assist in keeping the campus population healthy.
Education and research comprise another important function of CH. CH provides clinical rotations and practicums for students in the School of Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Public Health, Department of Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Health and Radiology. In addition, CH serves as a research site for a number of faculty and graduate student grants and contracts, where CH staff participates with the principal investigators across a variety of medical specialties.
Position Summary
This is an eleven month temporary appointment
Serve as the Men’s Basketball Athletic Training Fellow within the Department of Sports Medicine and Campus Health Services. The position is responsible for assisting with the care of student-athletes, including prevention, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of the injured student-athletes under the supervision of the team physician for assigned sport(s), the certified athletic trainer responsible for sport oversight, and the associate director of Sports Medicine. Sport assignment(s) include men’s basketball and M&W Swimming and Diving but may be modified at the discretion of the Sports Medicine administrative personnel.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Not Applicable.
SA Campus Health Services - 650001
Career Area
Athletics
Application Deadline
05/08/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (EHRA NF)
Position Title
Men's Basketball Athletic Training Fellow
Position Number
20075563
Vacancy ID
N000848
Fte
1
Hours Per Week
40
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$40,363.64 annually
Proposed Start Date
07/06/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
Campus Health (CH) is a multi-specialty ambulatory college health clinic providing quality, and affordable health care for eligible students and spouses. Annually, CH has more than 80,000 patient encounters, which includes Primary Care and Women’s Health as well as specialty clinics in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, physical therapy, counseling and psychological services, travel clinic and allergy clinic. Weekend acute care is provided from 8-5 PM. On site ancillary services include pharmacy, OTC pharmacy, Student Stores pharmacy, medical laboratory, and radiology.
Campus Health has been continuously accredited since 1986 by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. All personnel are trained in the concepts and principles of Performance Improvement and serve as team members and leaders in shaping and defining the organization as it strives to provide quality and safe care.
Campus Health collaborates with Student Wellness and Campus Recreation and other Student Affairs partners to provide education and outreach to assist in keeping the campus population healthy.
Education and research comprise another important function of CH. CH provides clinical rotations and practicums for students in the School of Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Public Health, Department of Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Health and Radiology. In addition, CH serves as a research site for a number of faculty and graduate student grants and contracts, where CH staff participates with the principal investigators across a variety of medical specialties.
Position Summary
This is an eleven month temporary appointment
Serve as the Men’s Basketball Athletic Training Fellow within the Department of Sports Medicine and Campus Health Services. The position is responsible for assisting with the care of student-athletes, including prevention, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of the injured student-athletes under the supervision of the team physician for assigned sport(s), the certified athletic trainer responsible for sport oversight, and the associate director of Sports Medicine. Sport assignment(s) include men’s basketball and M&W Swimming and Diving but may be modified at the discretion of the Sports Medicine administrative personnel.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
- Degree from a CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) accredited ATP (Athletic Training Program).
- Certification by the NATA (National Athletic Trainers’ Association) Board of Certification (BOC).
- Current Cardiac certification by the American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer Certification by the American Red Cross.
- Current or eligible for licensure by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.
- Follow the NATA Code of Ethics.
- Remain current on all state and national requirements for certification and licensure.
- Agree to comply with University, ACC, NCAA bylaws, legislation, and mandates along with all regulatory agency statues.
- Between 1-2 years of experience in either professional or collegiate athletics
- Experience working with Division 1 athletic program
- Computer competency (e.g., proficiency with Office 365 applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Must be able to move 30-60 pounds occasionally with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Not Applicable.
Salary : $40,364